Psychotherapy's value in MS

Multiple sclerosis, Physiotherapy, Physical activity

Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with human function and movement and maximising potential:

it uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social well-being, taking account of variations in health status
it is science-based, committed to extending, applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice and delivery
the exercise of clinical judgement and informed interpretation is at its core

Physiotherapy’s value in MS is now widely recognised. It is seen as especially helpful in promoting activity and exercise for people with MS. Physiotherapy can be valuable for many MS symptoms and is particularly useful for managing stiffness, balance, spasticity and spasms.
Physiotherapist is a protected title. All physiotherapists must be registered with the Health Professions Council; they may also have the letters MCSP or FCSP after their name (member or fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy). You can check whether your physiotherapist is registered using the search facility on the Health Professions Council's website.
GPs or neurologists can normally make a referral for physiotherapy. However, NHS access to physiotherapy for people with long-term conditions may be limited to six sessions in every two-year period.