Open AccessMultiple sclerosis - an overview of the most commonly used methods of physiotherapy
Author(s) -
Katarzyna Korabiusz,
Monika Stecko,
Agata Wawryków
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of education, health and sport
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2391-8306
DOI - 10.12775/jehs.2020.10.08.049
Subject(s) - multiple sclerosis , spasticity , physical medicine and rehabilitation , medicine , physical therapy , dysphagia , ataxia , balance (ability) , gait , surgery , psychiatry
Multiple sclerosis (Latin sclerosis multiplex, MS) is a chronic demyelinating disease that requires comprehensive and continuous physiotherapy. Its most common symptoms are spasticity, balance disorders, ataxia, tremors, limited range of joint movements, decreased muscle strength, neurogenic bladder dysfunction, dysphagia, and speech disorders. The aim of this study is to describe the most commonly used methods of physiotherapy that are used in multiple sclerosis, based on the available literature.