Multiple sclerosis
What is Multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) – is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the brain and the spinal cord. The reason is the dysfunction of the immune system. Multiple sclerosis is incurable. Treatment is aimed to fight seizures, change the disease and relieve the symptoms.
Treatment methods:
- Corticosteroids
- Plasmapheresis
- Physiotherapy: Helps to reduce spasticity, restore the self-service skills, strengthen muscles. Balance, endurance and motor walking skills get better, while reducing energy expenditure.
- Hydrotherapy: Part of physiotherapy, in which water is used for treatment. The physical properties of hydrotherapy are hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy, thermal conductivity and heat capacity.
- Armeo Spring: Rehabilitation complex for functional therapy of upper limbs with extended feedback. The effectiveness of rehabilitation increases through functional, intensive and directed exercises.
- Additionally medical treatment is provided