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Multiple sclerosis (MS) physiotherapy in Northamptonshire
Physiotherapy to help you stay strong, steady and active with MS, adapted to how you are feeling from week to week.
Living with MS
MS affects everyone differently. Common difficulties include weakness, stiffness, balance problems, fatigue and changes in walking, and symptoms can change over time or during a relapse.
Physiotherapy helps you manage these symptoms and keep doing the things that matter to you, with a plan that adapts as your needs change.
How physiotherapy can help
- Strength and fitness, at the right level for you
- Balance and walking
- Managing stiffness and spasms
- Pacing activity around fatigue
- Recovering function after a relapse
- Reducing the risk of falls
What treatment involves
- An assessment of strength, balance, walking and fatigue
- Goals agreed with you
- A tailored exercise programme you can keep up at home
- Hands-on treatment and stretching for stiffness
- Advice on walking aids and equipment
Multiple sclerosis questions
Can exercise make MS fatigue worse?
The right amount and type of exercise can help with fatigue. The programme is set at a level that suits you and adjusted if you are having a difficult spell.
Can you help after a relapse?
Yes. Physiotherapy can help you regain strength and confidence after a relapse.
Can you see me at home?
Yes. I see people at home, in care homes and in nursing homes anywhere in Northamptonshire, as well as at the clinic.
Living with MS?
Get in touch to arrange an assessment at home or at the clinic.