The Injury Hub

Multiple Sclerosis: Info, Symptoms & Treatment.

Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.

The Injury Hub: Multiple Sclerosis

What is a Multiple Sclerosis?

MS is thought to be an autoimmune disease where the nerve cells that transport messages between your brain and body are damaged. The damage is caused when a gap develops along the message path.

This gap disrupts the flow of the messages travelling to and from the brain and body. As a result, the message is either distorted or lost in which can affect the individual’s health and lifestyles in different ways.

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How We Can Help.

Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.

Learn about common MS symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.

Multiple Sclerosis affects each individual differently. The symptoms that arise depend on which particular nerve cells have been damaged therefore a wide range of symptoms occur and tend to differ greatly from one patient to the next. Some of the more common symptoms that can develop include fatigue, sensory disturbance (vision problems), muscle weakness and lack of balance and co-ordination.

Physiotherapy on its own or in conjunction with appropriate medication can help people with MS to live a more comfortable and active life by helping to lessen the effects of the condition through exercise. A Chartered Physiotherapist can assess the physical difficulties you are having and be able to help restore more normal movement by setting you an exercise regime designed specifically for you.

The suggested exercise plan can help you to: Coordinate movements, Control movements to reduce muscle spasms, Strengthen muscles, Improve coordination, Reduce stiffness by keeping joints mobile, Address Balance issues and retrain Balance, Assist in Preventing falls.

Physiotherapy exercises can also help in preventative manner by ensuring that further disability from muscle disuse does not occur.

Once taught to you by the Chartered Physiotherapist, these exercises can be continued at home and only need to be progressed when needed, helping you to help yourself.

Impaired mobility can be the most disruptive symptom for people living with MS so it is important to try and maximise mobility to maintain as active a lifestyle as possible.

Physical difficulties, such as reduced mobility is only one of the challenges facing people living with MS. There are other factors to consider such as the emotional and social struggles that patients living with MS may encounter.

Our patient’s health journeys

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Very good attention from Igor. He was professional and friendly and took the time to answer questions. I would certainly revisit Thank you.
Alice O
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The best deep tissue massage by Marcelo! Would definitely go again.
Linda C
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A very plesant and efficient physiotherapy service.
Kevin M
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Had a very positive experience. Had severe back pain and Dylan was able to see me at short notice. He was very thorough and clear in assessing and explaining my condition and structuring a recovery exercise program that worked very succesfully. I am now fully recovered and looking forward to being as active as I was before my injury.
Sonia F
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Really happy with the two appointments I had with Dylan Connelly to treat my calf strain. His approach was both professional and personable and he ensured that I was completely comfortable during all phases of the appointments. He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Amy B
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I met with Lisa on three occasions in relation to my hamstring and she was absolutely amazing! So easy to chat to and super informative. You need to book at least a week or two in advance to get a spot with her and it's no surprise. She's absolutely fantastic! He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Lisa O
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I went to Olga for 4 or 5 weeks before the marathon this year for hip pain. I was contemplating not running as my long run training had become so painful on the hip. Olga treated with dry needling and massage and over 2 sessions, I saw a big difference. I continued a weekly session to keep me loose and followed her exercise plan. I completed the marathon with no hip issues and felt like my recovery after was a lot faster than previous years.
Margaret C
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Myself and my mother attended Craig for 3 sessions - he is expert at what he does, so understanding, gentle and kind. Great personality and a really skilled physio. Would recommend him absolutly without reservation.He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Patrick M
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I had a painful trapped nerve in my neck which caused pain together with pins and needles running into my arm and hand. I attended Mohammed twice over a period of two weeks. It completely resolved after second appointment. Mohammed is an expert professional at what he does. I would highly recommend his services. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Lauren T
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I can only recommend Dr. Muhammed Sohail. I’ve been to many physio consultants and he’s been the very best so far: dry needling has improved my IT band issues so much over two sessions including my knee pain. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
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