What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

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Physical therapy and speech therapy are essential components of care for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), offering targeted support for the physical and communication challenges that often accompany the condition. Physical therapy helps individuals maintain mobility, strength, and balance by addressing muscle weakness, spasticity, and coordination difficulties caused by nerve damage. Through personalized exercise programs, gait training, and strategies for managing fatigue, physical therapists work to preserve independence and reduce the risk of falls or secondary complications. 

Speech therapy plays an equally important role by supporting communication, cognitive-linguistic skills, and safe swallowing. Many people with MS experience changes in speech clarity, voice strength, or swallowing function, and speech-language pathologists provide exercises and techniques to improve articulation, breath support, and swallowing safety. They also offer strategies for managing cognitive challenges such as memory or attention difficulties, and can introduce assistive communication tools when needed. Together, these therapies help individuals with MS adapt to changing symptoms, maintain daily functioning, and enhance overall quality of life.