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Kelli Nielsen, PT, DPT, NCS
Contribution to Book
Gait Impairment and Optimizing Mobility in Multiple Sclerosis
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America (2013)
  • Victoria Stevens, University of Washington Medical Center
  • Kelli (Goodman) Nielsen, St. Catherine University
  • Kate Rough, University of Washington Medical Ce
  • George Kraft
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Abstract
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease that causes demyelination and degeneration within the brain and spinal cord. This may result in many impairments, including impaired ambulation, muscle weakness, abnormal tone, visual disturbances, decreased sensation, and fatigue. Rehabilitation helps patients with MS maximize independence by helping to manage and minimize impairments. Deficits seen in ambulation should be addressed to improve energy efficiency and reduce falls. Compensation through appropriate prescription of assistive devices, bracing, and wheelchairs will help improve safety. Rehabilitation can make a significant impact on achieving and maintaining quality of life and independence.
Keywords
  • Multiple sclerosis,
  • gait,
  • rehabilitation
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Publication Date
Fall September, 2013
Editor
George Kraft
Citation Information
Victoria Stevens, Kelli (Goodman) Nielsen, Kate Rough and George Kraft. "Gait Impairment and Optimizing Mobility in Multiple Sclerosis" Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America (2013)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kelli-nielsen/1/