Occupational Therapy Helps Multiple Sclerosis
The Praxis fur Ergotherapie Elisabeth Brechtel informs the multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammation of the central nervous system and is one of the most common neurological diseases. So far still no therapy attacks, so far that the disease can be cured completely. Through targeted occupational therapy measures can help the person concerned but, to meet the diverse needs of his life. Improves the quality of life and the family are relieved. In whatever form, occupational therapy measures can contribute to an improved lifestyle, explains Mrs Elisabeth Brechtel from the practice of occupational therapy from Cologne. Objectives objective of occupational therapy is the regaining and maintaining the ability to act and thus the greatest possible autonomy and independence in everyday life and in the profession. There are typical treatment methods and strategies that are all aimed to rebuild capacity in occupational therapy. For the muscles must be trained and be strengthened.
The intellectual capability must be involved in the therapy, because many MS patients suffer from symptoms such as numbness, tingling, balance, and concentration problems. Occupational therapy focuses on the comprehensive treatment of the people, and not only on an area. In addition, occupational therapists help those affected the choice and the use of technical AIDS and advise nationals to the page. Stay in motion movement is particularly important for people with multiple sclerosis, because it fulfils important functions: movement makes sure makes independent movement – movement is able to act movement makes self-conscious easier for everyday life with MS, if the body feeling is right. This can be achieved by targeted exercises based on the coarse and fine motor skills (movement of large and small joints), and balance training. Through the training of technical skill or artistic design with various materials such as wood, clay, Paper or cardboard can be supported the fine motor skills specifically.
Spiritual support memory and concentration problems are not uncommon in MS patients. Therefore, it is considered to promote these areas. A neuro-psychological training can help. It has aimed to achieve the greatest possible mental agility and creativity for those affected. Memory can be promoted with brainteasers, puzzles, Sudoku, and tactical games, excellent. For more information about occupational therapy treatments for multiple sclerosis, the Praxis fur Ergotherapie Elisabeth Brechtel from Cologne like becomes available. Press contact Praxis fur Ergotherapie Elisabeth Brechtel sixty str. 40 50733 Koln Tel.: 0221 7391781 fax: 0221 7391781 E-Mail: website: oLN.com
