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Article - Two New Devices for Foot Drop (.pdf)
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Brochures/Article-Two-New-Devices-for-Foot-Drop.pdf by Marcella Durand. In In MS, MS, diffi diffi culty culty lifting lifting the the foot—or foot—or foot foot. drop, drop, as as it’s it’s often often referred referred to—is to—is caused caused by damage to the central nervous system, which prevents dorsifl exion, or the ability of the ankle and toes to turn upward.
MS Symptoms & Signs of MS | National MS Society
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Symptoms-Diagnosis/MS-Symptoms/Walking-Gait-Balance-Coordination 5 Tips for Managing Foot Drop – Momentum article; American Academy of Audiology – Provides an online search tool to locate audiologists. Audiologists are the primary health-care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children.
Gait or Walking Problems - National Multiple Sclerosis Society
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Brochures/Brochure-Gait-or-Walking-Problems.pdf Foot drop is a specific kind of weakness that results from poor nerve conduction to the muscles used to flex the ankle. A person with foot drop finds it difficult to lift one or both feet fully while walking, making it difficult to manage curbs, stairs, and uneven surfaces. The right assistive device is often the most effective strategy.
Osteoporosis and Multiple Sclerosis | National MS Society
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Living-with-Advanced-MS/Osteoporosis Overview. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become fragile and more likely to break. Without treatment, osteoporosis can progress — without pain or other symptoms — until fractures occur. These fractures typically occur in the hip, spine, and wrist.
Managing MS Through Rehabilitation - National Multiple Sclerosis Society
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Brochures/Brochure-Managing-MS-Through-Rehabilitation.pdf Suppose your MS causes your left foot to drop down each time you take a step. This is an impairment called “foot drop.” It makes walking difficult and increases your chances of tripping. Trouble walking is an activity limitation. But foot drop can be corrected with a lightweight orthotic. For many people, using this type of adaptive equipment
Gait or Walking Problems - National Multiple Sclerosis Society
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Brochures/Brochure-GaitOrWalkingProblems-TheBasicFacts_FINAL.pdf Foot drop is a specific kind of weakness that results from poor nerve conduction to the muscles used to flex the ankle. A person with foot drop finds it difficult to lift one or both feet fully while walking, making it difficult to manage curbs, stairs, and uneven surfaces. The right assistive device is often the most effective strategy.
Physical Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Brochures/Clinical_Bulletin_Physical-Therapy-in-MS-Rehabilitation.pdf The Role of Physical Therapy on The MS Team. A multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive care for the person living with MS as well as the family and caregivers. People living with MS can create their team by using the Partner in MS Care resource and/or by calling an MS Navigator at 800-344-4867 to ask for referrals.
MS Symptoms & Signs of MS | National MS Society
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Symptoms-Diagnosis/MS-Symptoms/Tremor Overview. Tremor is an involuntary movement of the limbs, body or head that can occur in MS. Tremor also occurs in other conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, and can also be provoked by some medications. Tremor also can be familial. Tremor can be classified based upon when it occurs: Intention tremor — This is a type of tremor seen in MS.
A GUIDE FOR PEOPLE WITH MS - National Multiple Sclerosis Society
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Brochures/Brochure-Minimizing-Your-Risk-of-Falls.pdf Weakness — Muscle weakness is common in MS and can cause gait problems such as toe drag or foot drop. Weakness can also cause knee, hip or ankle instability. Spasticity — Spasticity is one of the most common symptoms of MS and is a major contributor to falls.
Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis | National MS Society
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Clinical-Care/Managing-MS/Symptom-Management/Tremor In this article. Symptom: Involuntary rhythmical movements of the trunk, limbs, head and/or vocal cords. Tremor, the most common movement disorder in MS, can be the least treatable and most debilitating symptom of MS.