Course Description:

Persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) are being referred to therapy in increasingly greater
numbers. However, the training that most clinicians receive in school is frequently inadequate to
meet the needs of these patients and often results in poor outcomes and reluctance on the part of
physicians to refer these patients to therapy in the future. The purpose of this course is to present
the most current evidence on the topic of rehabilitation interventions for persons with MS, as
well as to provide a clear understanding of the neuropathology and how it contributes to a unique
presentation, followed by a description of common impairments and functional limitations. As
MS is a disease that results in progressive neurologic degeneration, information regarding
management of the disease over the spectrums of time and disability will also be emphasized.
Examination and intervention strategies for both common and uncommon presentations will be
discussed. Case studies will be used to emphasize the spectrum of disability.