Physiotherapy in the Early Physiotherapy in the Early Stage Stage of Multiple Sclerosis of Multiple Sclerosis Paul Van Asch Secretary of RIMS Head of Physiotherapy Dept. National Multiple Sclerosis Centre Melsbroek - Belgium [email protected]International MS Conference 20 - 24 September 2003 DMSG Berlin
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Physiotherapy in the Early Stage Physiotherapy in the Early Stage
of Multiple Sclerosisof Multiple Sclerosis
Paul Van AschSecretary of RIMSHead of Physiotherapy Dept.National Multiple Sclerosis Centre Melsbroek - [email protected]
International MS Conference20 - 24 September 2003DMSG Berlin
National Multiple Sclerosis Centre National Multiple Sclerosis Centre Melsbroek, BelgiumMelsbroek, Belgium
In-patient department: 134 bedsOut-patient department: 80 PwMS / day
Objectives of Symptomatic Management Objectives of Symptomatic Management and Rehabilitation in MSand Rehabilitation in MS
The goal of every treatment approach should be to encourageself management and to provide the PwMS a sense of controlover their disease.
Thus a sensible management strategy for the majority ofsymptoms should include: - Education
- Therapy input - Drug treatment
Due to the progressive condition periodic reassessement is needed. ( A. Thompson, J Neuro Neurosurg Psychiatry( A. Thompson, J Neuro Neurosurg Psychiatry 2001; 71(suppl II):ii22-ii27)2001; 71(suppl II):ii22-ii27)
4 Primary aims of Physiotherapy in MS4 Primary aims of Physiotherapy in MS
+ Maintain and increase of ROM
+ Stimulate postural stability
+ Prevention of contractures
+ Support weight - bearing
L. De Souza, MS: Approaches to Management, 1990
Is there a role for Physiotherapy in the Early Stage of MS?Is there a role for Physiotherapy in the Early Stage of MS?
YesYes
progressive nature of MS without prognosis => sensible approach
Preventative therapeutic role
1/ Providing Information1/ Providing Information
2/ Training Program2/ Training Program
3/ Support3/ Support
1/ Providing Information1/ Providing Information
To Whom ? - PwMS - Partner - Caregivers (professional and non-professional)
How ? - MS - school - Partner sessions - Local MS Self Help Groups
What ? => The occurence of Motor Symptoms and their potential impact on Functional Activities
What is Physiotherapy ?What is Physiotherapy ?
When to start Physiotherapy ?When to start Physiotherapy ?
Physiotherapy is more than a passive intervention of stretching and mobilizationof specific parts of the body, the PwMSneeds to be an active participant in a functionally oriented exercise program (Mertin, Paeth, Physiotherapy and MS:application of the Bobath concept. MS Management 1:10-13)
IndividualNot continuous
2/ Setting up a Training Program2/ Setting up a Training Program
Why ? => Prevention and management of problems in the locomotor system
INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMSINDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS
= Adapted to the needs and possibilities = Adapted to the needs and possibilities of each PwMSof each PwMS
1/ Evaluation : anamnesis, overall testing
2/ Training Program : variety of techniques
3/ Follow Up : 6 - monthly
Aerobic Training
RelaxationPelvic Floor Exerc.
Stretching
Strengthening
Energy Management
Do we have some evidence ?Do we have some evidence ?
Tentative evidence exists to support rehabilitation in MS - Physiotherapy: Wiles CM et al. Controlled randomised crossover trial ofthe effects of physiotherapy on mobility in chronic multiple sclerosis. J NeurolNeurosurg Psychiatry 2001;70:174-9
- Aerobic Training: Petajan JH et al. Aerobic training on fitness and quality of life in multiple sclerosis. Ann Neurol 1996;39:432-41
Mostert S, Kesselring J. Effects of a short term exercise training program on aerobic fitness, fatigue, health perception and activity levelof subjects with mS, Multiple Sclerosis 2002;8:161-168
- Rehabilitation in MS: Freeman, Solari, Rodgers, Ponichtera, Petajan
- Clinical Experience
3/ Support3/ Support
PwMS
Partnerfamily
Professionalhome
Rehab centre
MS-society
ConclusionsConclusions
Successful treatment cannot be measured by wether or not the PwMS improved, but rather by wether or not the best level of activity is achieved with respect to an individual’s life style at each stage of the disease. ( L. De Souza, MS Approaches to management 1990)
Tentative evidence exists to support Rehabilitation in MS.
Within the multidisciplinary team, the physiotherapist has an important role in the prevention and management of locomotor problems in the early stage of MS.