Has physical therapy helped anyone with their walking ability?
YES!!!!!! Physical therapy helped me with my walking and balance. The key is to do the exercises on your own at home as instructed. Physical therapists also have a lot of helpful little hints that… read more
What do you think of physical therapy? Does it help? Should I waste my time and money?
Does anyone know if Medicaid will pay for physical therapy? I really need it to get back the endurance I have lost.
It should as long as you have a doctor referral for it.
We live on a 25 ac ranch in east Temecula. I ride and drive miles and donkeys. I am looking for others using their equine for physical therapy and mental relaxation. I refuse to give up riding or driving so looking for tips to make saddling and harnessing easier.
https://www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org... Hi Jimmy yes any involvement with equines is good for soul. I’ve been around equines for over 50 yrs so I understand how riding, driving it just… read more
I have been to Physical Therapy a couple years back to help with my balance. I saw no improvement!! My Dr. asked me if I wanted to go again and I said no thanks. My [[resource:balance is getting worse:5c883adb7dea252ee09f8e51]] but my feeling is it’s bc the lesions in my brain I can’t retrain my brain, right??
I've had PT off and on over many years for many issues. I agree with others here who have said that it makes a huge difference who treats you and how well-schooled they are regarding MS.
For… read more
Progressive disease
Physical therapy should be used proactively due to the steady decline in functioning
Goals include support, resourcing (assistive tech), preventing de-conditioning, safety, and maximizing health and functioning
Advanced disease
Since person is typically non-ambulatory, physical therapy will focus on seated trunk positioning and control, transfers, strength in upper extremity, breathing, and assistive tech needs
Standing devices are useful in allowing stretching to ease… read more
From the VA? Good luck. Took me 2 years just to get hearing aids.
I have had both physical and occupational therapy. When I first started attending, I had difficulty shopping in small stores because my legs would get tired. Standing in one spot was extremely… read more
I'd anyone going to physical therapy for MS to keep their self mobile or somewhat mobile? I'm thinking about it.