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At the July meeting of the SEK MS Support Group, Carol Wimmer was the featured guest speaker. Ms. Wimmer is the Inpatient Rehabilitation Coordinator at Mount Carmel Regional Medical Center.
Ms. Wimmer explained the benefits physical therapy can have on a MS patient's balance. According to Wimmer normal balance depends on four different systems: Visual, Vestibular or inner ear, Strength, and Prepeoseption.
Physical Therapy may focus on strengthening the feet, quads, and trunk. In addition to physical therapy, Wimmer recommends tai chi, yoga, and swimming.
MS symptoms are "all over the board" so each person's therapy will be based on the needs of the individual.
Wimmer stresses that when needed, "do not be afraid to use assistive devices" such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and motorized wheelchairs.
