Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists with experience in the physical rehabilitation of people with multiple sclerosis form a part of the Cemcat neurorehabilitation team.

Physical rehabilitation addresses the motor, sensory and balance deficits that may emerge at any phase of the disease, causing anything from limitations in physical activity in the initial phases, to complications in terms of state of health caused by lack of mobility in the more advanced phases.

Group therapy and individualised treatment

Physiotherapy treatment includes group therapy for patients with slight impacts, addressing deficits of strength, balance and gait through treatment protocols adapted to the specific capacities and characteristics of each individual. Material is also provided with specific audiovisual and graphical support to allow patients to continue performing physical exercise at home when their treatment period comes to an end.

For those with MS who reveal a more significant physical disability, treatment is individualised, placing a particular emphasis on manual therapy, verticalisation and passive cyclo-ergotherapy in order to prevent immobility complications.

Two pioneering projects are currently being conducted in the field of physical therapy in MS: the outbreak clinic, which performs early physiotherapy with those individuals revealing a motor outbreak; and aerobic and gait training by means of Nordic walking for people with MS.