Problems in physical and Rehabilitation procedures in patients with multiple sclerosis

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune, chronic disease of the nervous system, which caused to multifocal damage (demyelination). Heterogenity of symptoms inf l ict that the rehabilitation of persons with MS is one of the most dif f i cult questions of neurological rehabilitation. In last years growth of number scientif i c reports documenting the ef f ectiveness rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis. The rehabilitation in MS remains the symptomatic treatment and helps to reduce the main symptoms of MS: fatigue, spasticity, bladder and bowel disturbances, cognitive and af f ective disorders. Physical rehabilitation should be started as soon as possible after the diagnosis. It is one of the most important elements of the patient’s independence. In this work the authors present some procedures during rehabilitation activities in patients with MS and the positive inf l uence of rehabilitation on the quality of their life.