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When Should You Consider Having a Physical Therapy Balance Evaluation for Multiple Sclerosis?

4/30/2014

 
Balance deficits often occur slowly and are not noticable until a fall or the need for an assistive device occurs.  Here are some red flags that you should consider as an indication for a physical therapy balance evaluation:
  • Watching your feet while you walk.
  • Avoiding specific walking challenges – For example, you choose to walk the long way to the ramp instead of stepping up a curb.
  • Furniture walking – You might find yourself putting your hand from the wall to the sofa, to a chair, etc. for stability while walking indoors.
  • Bumping into walls or corners frequently
  • Preferring to hold onto someone’s arm while walking outside

This is not a complete list, but rather some of the common signs that I see in my practice.  If you feel you can relate to any of these, talk to your physician or physical therapist about having an evaluation.  It is beneficial to get started early before you develop bigger issues, such as a fall.

A bit about Julie...Julie Hom, MPT, NCS is a physical therapist specializing in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis and balance and fall prevention.  She is a Neurologic Certified Specialist (NCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) which is a certification confirming higher skills and knowledge with respect to neurological disorders. Click here to read more about Julie...http://www.healthcarejourney.com/read-about-our-virtual-ms-center-staff.html
Note:  the information that is being provided is for "Advice Only" for individuals in California.

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      • "Ask Dr. Debbie" Research Blog
      • Multiple Perspectives In Multiple Sclerosis Research Blog
  • About MS
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    • Diagnosis
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    • MS Tips
  • Symptoms
    • Balance and Walking Issues
    • Breathing/Respiratory
    • Bowel Dysfunction
    • Cognitive Dysfunction
    • Crying/Laughing Uncontrollably (PBA)
    • Depression and Anxiety
    • Dizziness/Vertigo
    • Dysphagia
    • Fatigue
    • Foot Drop
    • Hearing or Smell or Taste Changes
    • Heat Sensitivity
    • Leg Weakness
    • Loss of Hand Dexterity and Coordination
    • Memory and Mutliple Sclerosis
    • Migraines
    • Numbness/Tingling/Altered Sensation
    • Nystagmus and Oscillopsia
    • Pain
    • Sexual Dysfunction
    • Sleep Issues
    • Spasticity/Spasms/Cramps
    • Speech/Swallowing
    • Urination/Bowel Problems
    • Vision
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