Ambulation Problems

Treatment

Interventions:

• Referral to PT: mobility aids; exercise; fall prevention strategies

Psychosocial Implication

Resistance to use of mobility aids:

• Perceptions of self: damaged; weak; “giving in” to MS

• Others’ perceptions: "handicapped"; less competent; less intelligent

Treatment

• Referral to PT: mobility aids; exercise; fall prevention strategies

• dalfampridine (FDA-approved for this use) to improve walking speed

Psychosocial Implication

Resistance to use of mobility aids:

• Perceptions of self: damaged; weak; “giving in” to MS

• Others’ perceptions: "handicapped"; less intelligent; less competent

• Rehabilitation Paradigm
• 5th International Symposium on Gait and Balance in MS -- Fall Detection and Prevention
• Physical Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation (.pdf)

• Free From Falls (DVD and companion brochure)
• Gait or Walking Problems: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
• Symptom overview