Multiple Sclerosis

Living with Multiple Sclerosis can become challenging, and when you need support to manage everyday activities I can help you with the following:

1.    I can help you to be able to wash and dress yourself by breaking down the task into manageable tasks, look at specific ways to dress your weaker side, and look at possible aids or adaptations to enable you to manage without the need for carers.

2.    I can provide you with practical advice regarding fatigue management and energy conservation – there is an abundance of small aids and equipment out there, so it is not all about “pacing”.

3.    I can provide you with an exercise and sensory program to improve hand and arm function, reviewing the use of splints if appropriate.

4.    I can assess how you manage kitchen tasks and provide advice for equipment or small aids to help you complete these tasks with improved ease.

5.    I can help you to adjust to life following your diagnosis of MS, and help you to manage your emotions. I can teach you simple coping strategies, to help you manage your fatigue, and get you motivated to do what is important to you.

6.    I can help you to carry on with your hobbies and interests, and even find new social activities in the local community.

7.    I can help you feel confident to be alone in your home. I can assess for safety hazards, and suggest possible equipment, adaptations.

8.    I can help you to return to work by assessing your current skills and abilities, and looking at how they match your job role. I can help to arrange a graded return to work, or look for an alternative career.

9.    I can help you to return to driving by carrying out a cognitive assessment, and exploring different adaptations which can be carried out to your vehicle. I can then refer for a driving assessment if appropriate. 

Treatment areas covered include:

·      Fine motor co-ordination and dexterity

·      Fatigue Management and energy conservation

·      Cognitive assessment

·      Personal care assessment

·      Kitchen assessment

·      Home environment assessment

·      Transfers

·      Moving and handling

·      Seating

·      Vocational rehab

·      Work place assessment

·      Joint work with local support groups