Utilize cool water pools (typically 26°C to 28°C) to relax tight muscles, decrease spasticity, and allow for easier, lower-impact movement. Balance, Coordination, and Ataxia Management
Assesses postural control and fall risk.
Comprehensive assessment is crucial to tailor rehabilitation, as MS manifests uniquely in every patient. physiotherapy management of multiple sclerosis ppt upd
[ Patient History & Subjective Intake ] │ ▼ [ Neurological & Systems Screening ] │ ┌─────────────────┴─────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ [Impairment Testing] [Functional Measures] - Tone & Spasticity - Gait Speed (10mWT) - Strength & Sensation - Endurance (6MWT) - Vestibular/Balance - Balance (BBS, Mini-BEST) Objective Outcome Measures Assessment Domain Clinical Standard Tool Target Metric Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Tracks overall disease progression (0–10 scale) Gait Speed 10-Meter Walk Test (10mWT) Evaluates short-distance walking velocity Gait Endurance 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) Measures cardiovascular and motor fatigue resistance Static & Dynamic Balance Berg Balance Scale (BBS) / Mini-BESTest Quantifies fall risk and postural control strategies Upper Extremity Function Nine-Hole Peg Test (9HPT) Assesses fine motor coordination and manual dexterity Subjective Impact Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29) Evaluates physical and psychological impact of MS 3. Evidence-Based Interventions by Symptom Domain
Create an interactive slide (or clickable menu) shaped like a spinner or segmented wheel. Each segment represents a : Utilize cool water pools (typically 26°C to 28°C)
: Establishing a physiotherapy routine early in the disease course is recommended to set up individual training programs and provide essential self-management information. Key Resources & Presentations
Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise 2 to 3 times per week. [ Patient History & Subjective Intake ] │
Collaborate on home modifications, fine motor training, and adaptive equipment for daily living.