How can rehabilitation reduce symptoms of MS?
Physical therapy Your personal physical therapy program to restore and maintain mobility will depend on the severity and duration of your MS symptoms. You may need physical therapy only occasionally as symptoms flare, or you may need it daily to reduce constant symptoms. Your ability to perform the exercises will help your therapist determine which exercises to prescribe. Most therapy can be done at home either alone or with an assistant after an initial training program at the therapist’s office. Occasional office visits will be needed to help the therapist monitor your progress. All exercise programs should allow you time to “cool off” in between exercises since heat can make MS symptoms worse. The most common types of physical therapy include: • Exercises to stretch your muscles and increase your range of motion. • Exercises to strengthen and develop upper arm muscles and upper body control. • Gentle aerobic exercise, such as walking or riding a stationary bike. • Aquatic (water) ex
