Physiotherapy, keeps musles working and mobile.
In Multiple Sclerosis, physiotherapy is very important. It helps to keep you mobile and helps in muscle stiffness. Exercise is also necessary. Ask your physiotherapist what exercise are necessary to be done at home. It is necessary to do the exercises regularly. Care-givers can also be shown what exercises so that they can supervise.
In the event that the you are unable to move a part of your body, the care giver can assist by moving that part of the body so that muscles will be stretched and joins supple.
A visit to the physiotherapist at least once a year is recommended.
Range-of-motion exercises
This is the amount of movement each join can do. It could be a good range if the joint can be moved easily and widely. If this can’t be done then and you can move only a limited amount, this is called poor range of motion.
Exercising and keeping the joints moving well is necessary as it will:
Reduce the muscle and joints stiffness which would otherwise result in stiffness from non-use.
Create a lock on the joints in one position which could lead to postural and hygenic issues.
Applying gentle pressure or lightly stroking the muscles can help ease stiffness. It will also ‘calm the message pathways and relax the muscle’. It is important to assess how much pressure should be given if not, it could cause the muscle to spasm. To avoid this exercises must be done.
