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eFeature - Physiotherapy
What is physiotherapy?
A list of questions about physiotherapy from the MS Society. These include what is a
physiotherapist, how can it help and where can you find one.
What is Neuro-physiotherapy?
See our FAQs on Physiotherapy (click the link on the left)
Physiotherapy and MS
This article from the MS Therapy Centre website looks at the physiotherapy offered through
the centres. It also talks about the aims of neuro-physiotherapy, such as to improve joint
mobility, improve balance and coordination and maintain general fitness.
MS Research : Physiotherapy and MS
A very interesting article from the MS Research Unit, MS First, at Bristol University. It
explains how physiotherapy works, what exercises and advice they offer, and how they assess
patients. The article also explains how and where you can receive physiotherapy.
Physio Group Therapy
This uplifting article from the Irish MS Society follows the history of a physiotherapy
group in Mallow. It tells how they set up the group, its trials, rewards & benefits of group
therapy, and goes on to explain how to set up a group yourself.
Exercise and Physio
Research has shown that physiotherapy can have a role to play in minimising the effects of
MS. This article looks at how physiotherapy can teach you the right way to walk, stand or sleep.
Plus how both exercise and physiotherapy can help you.
Sites:
Chartered Society
of Physiotherapists
The professional, educational and trade union body for physiotherapist in England, Northern
Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Irish Society of
Physiotherapists
The professional body for physiotherapists in Ireland, it also helps you to find a local
physiotherapist in your area.
PhysioFirst
This is the home of the organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in private practice. It
allows you to find a private physiotherapist in your area.
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