Promoting Successful Rehabilitation Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis

Promoting Successful Rehabilitation Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis

Speakers:Susan E. Bennett, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS, MSCS; Lacey Bromley, PT, DPT, MSCS

Release date: April 2012

Title and Video duration:

  • M1: Introduction to MS for Physical Therapists(21 mins)
  • M2: Spasticity and Weakness in Multiple Sclerosis (33 mins)
  • M3: Evaluating and Treating Balance Dysfunction (26 mins)
  • M4: Use of Assistive and Adaptive Devices (20 mins)
  • M5: Special Considerations in MS (36 mins)
  • M6: Exercises for Health and Wellness (10 mins)

Funding support: This program has been supported by an educational grant from Acorda Therapeutics, Inc

INTRODUCTION

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M1: Introduction to MS for Physical Therapists(21 mins)

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M2: Spasticity and Weakness in Multiple Sclerosis (33 mins)

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M3: Evaluating and Treating Balance Dysfunction (26 mins)

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M4: Use of Assistive and Adaptive Devices (20 mins)

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M5: Special Considerations in MS (36 mins)

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M6: Exercises for Health and Wellness (10 mins)

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2010 Abstracts

Rehabilitation Abstracts from the 2010 CMSC Annual Meeting

The 2010 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) was held in San Antonio, Texas.

  • S12 – Effects of LSVT® on Voice and Respiration in Individuals with MS (pdf)
  • S14 – Effectiveness of Balance Disorders Rehabilitation Treatments in Multiple Sclerosis Subjects: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial Assessing the Wii Balance Board Gaming System (pdf)
  • S15 – Effectiveness of the Wii on Standing Balance in Individuals with MS (pdf)
  • S30 – Development of a Comprehensive Fatigue Assessment Battery for Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • S33 – Computerized Testing to Screen for Cognitive Impairment in MS (pdf)
  • S36 – A Combination of Robot-Assisted and Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training Improves Gait in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • S38 – Participants’ Progress Through a Teleconference Fatigue Management Program (pdf)
  • S39 – Thermosensitivity and Fatigue Affect Participation in Physical Activity in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • S47 – The Rehabilitation Neurofunctional and Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation (pdf)
  • S52 – Post-Baseline Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients in a Real-World Observational Outcomes Study (ROBUST) (pdf)
  • S59 – Developing a Wellness Program for People with Multiple Sclerosis: Desription and Initial Results (pdf)
  • S62 – Factors Contributing to the Quality of Life Among Individuals with MS (pdf)
  • S66 – Post-Baseline Changes in Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients in a Real-World Observational Outcomes Study (ROBUST) (pdf)
  • S68 – Measuring Physical Function in MS: Extending the PROMIS Bank for AT Users (pdf)
  • S70 – Muscular and Gait Abnormalities in Patients with a First Clinically Demeyelinating Episode Suggestive of Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • S76 – Comparison of Functional Electric Stimulation (FES) Neuroprosthesis and Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (pdf)
  • S85 – Post Void Residual (PVR) Evaluation in MS Patients (pdf)
  • S87 – The Measurement of Upper Extremity Learned Nonuse in Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • S94 – Improvement in MS-Related Disability is Associated with Improvement in QoL (pdf)
  • S97 – Fatigue and Depression are Independent Predictors of Naturally Occurring Changes in Physical Activity in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • S103 – Challenges in the Treatment of Mobility Loss and Walking Impairment in MS (pdf)
  • S104 – Exploring the Potential of Nintendo Wii to Promote Exercise in Persons with MS (pdf)
  • S114 – Dalfampridine Improves Walking in MS Patients: Pooled Data From 3 Clinical Trials (pdf)
  • S115 – Resumption of Ambulation in a Non-Ambulatory 68 Year Old Female with MS Following Physical Therapy with Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Specialists (pdf)
  • S124 – Spasticity, Mobility, and Balance in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • S143 – The Impact of Gait Disability on the Calibration of Accelerometer Output in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • S142 – Accelerometry: Free-Living Measure of Ambulatory Impairments in Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • S148 – Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement by a Rehabilitation Team: Impact on MS Care (pdf)
  • P01 – Cognitive Assessment in Multiple Sclerosis: A Clinical Approach (pdf)
  • P12 – Clinical Usefulness of the Physical Functioning Measures in Ambulatory People With Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • P14 – Symptoms That Predict Participation in People with Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • P15 – Teleconference-Delivered Fatigue Management: Efficacy and Effectiveness (pdf)
  • P18 – Psychometric Evaluation of the Quality of Life Scale Related to Bowel Management in People with Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • P19 – Effect of a Single Bout of Intermittent Versus Continuous Walking on Perceptions of Fatigue in People with Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • P20 – Validation of the Performance Scales Spasticity Subscale (pdf)
  • P21 – “Spasticity: Take Control,” a New DVD, Presents an Educational Program for Managing Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity (pdf)
  • P22 – Physical Activity Predicts Progression of Mobility Impairments in Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • P23 – Validity, Reliability, and Sensitivity of Three Gait Measures in Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • P24 – Effectiveness of Urinary Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis Patients (pdf)
  • W20 – Validating a Cognitive Rehabilitation Program for Executive Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)
  • W27 – Strategies for Yoga Teachers: Adaptive Mat Yoga for People Living with Multiple Sclerosis (pdf)

Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity: Take Control

This video was created with support from the Paralyzed Veterans of America Education Foundation. Funding was provided by Medtronic, Inc. with an unrestricted educational grant to the PVA. The PVA supported development of the Spasticity Management in MS clinical practice guideline. The PVA has also provided support for training and occupational therapist in evaluation and treatment of MS since 1999.

Part 1 – Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity: Take Control

  • Introduction (Susan Dobrof; Dennis Bourdette, MD)
  • Stretching for MS spasticity (Cinda L. Hugos, MS, PT)
  • Exercise for MS spasticity
  • Daily activities for MS spasticity (Lois F. Copperman, PhD, OTR; David S. Nail)

Part 2 – Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity: Take Control

  • Quality of life: Keeping life meaningful
  • Other health promotion strategies: Finding what works for you (Colin McCrudden)
  • Oral medications for MS spasticity (Jodie K. Haselkorn, MD, MPH)
  • ITB Therapy (SM) for severe MS spasticity (Linnae Angerinos)

Part 3 – Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity: Take Control

  • Long-term use of ITB Therapy (SM) (Brenda Hayden)
  • BOTOX (R) for severe localized MS spasticity
  • Taking control of MS spasticity
  • Conclusion
To see the Evaluation and Management of Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis video please visit our archive

2006 Abstracts

Rehabilitation Abstracts from the 2006 CMSC Annual Meeting

The 2006 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) was held in Phoenix, AZ.

  • S35 – Patients’ Perceptions of Self-Efficacy After Specialized Rehabilitation (pdf)
  • P06 – Three year changes in MS symptoms and quality of life following mitoxantrane treatment (pdf)
  • P07 – Balance base torso weighting improves balance and mobility in MS (pdf)
  • P08 – Use and availability of assistive technology in MS (pdf)

2005 Abstracts

Rehabilitation Abstracts from the 2005 CMSC Annual Meeting

The 2005 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) was held in Orlando, FL.

  • W12 – Development and Dissemination of coping skills module in MS Rehabilitation (pdf)
  • S01 – The physical and occupational therapy MS rehabilitation program (pdf)

2004 Abstracts

Rehabilitation Abstracts from the 2004 CMSC Annual Meeting

The 2004 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) was held in Toronto, Canada.

  • S10 – Clinical application of Rehabilitation outcome measures in MS (pdf)
  • W39 – The rehabilitation treatment with persons with MS at TIRR hospital (pdf)

2003 Abstracts

Rehabilitation Abstracts from the 2003 CMSC Annual Meeting

The 2003 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) was held in San Diego, CA.

  • P06 – The wheel of accessibility systematic integration of assistive technology (pdf)
  • S2 – A pilot study measuring the utility of the MSQLI within a short term rehab program (pdf)