Kathryn Dale, PT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT
A number of sclerosis (MS) is a illness that impacts the nerves within the physique. Nerves are the buildings that talk indicators from the mind to the physique and permit us all to assume, transfer, and even breathe. MS entails the lack of myelin, a fabric that covers and protects the nerves within the physique’s central nervous system. With out this myelin, nerves can’t correctly talk with one another. MS signs fluctuate from person-to- individual, relying on what a part of the nervous system is affected. Usually, one of many first indicators of MS is a change in imaginative and prescient, reminiscent of blurry or double imaginative and prescient. Practically all individuals with MS additionally report issue strolling and issue with different useful actions reminiscent of getting out of a chair. This illness could also be identified with an MRI, as soon as comparable circumstances have been dominated out. The reason for MS is unknown, however could also be linked to genetics, viral or environmental elements.
Frequent Signs, Impairments and/or Purposeful Limitations:
A number of sclerosis can have an effect on buildings that management motion, sensation, and/or psychological and emotional processes and individuals with MS could expertise any of the next adjustments:
- Visible adjustments, reminiscent of blurry imaginative and prescient, double imaginative and prescient, or issue controlling eye actions
- Ache or sensation adjustments reminiscent of numbness, tingling, burning, or “pins and needles” within the trunk, arms or legs
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Steadiness issues or issue strolling
- Arm or leg stiffness or muscle spasms
- Bowel or bladder issues
- Fatigue that doesn’t enhance with relaxation
- Emotional adjustments reminiscent of temper swings, despair or apathy Issue with clear pondering or reminiscence
