Systematic Review of Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis

To examine the data on the use of comprehensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation to improve function, minimize disability, or improve quality of life, researchers conducted a systematic review. In addition, supervised physical therapy or physical training programs were evaluated to determine their benefit and to identify the most effective techniques. Energy-conservation techniques, specialty devices, and educational programs were also assessed.

The authors' main conclusions were as follows:

• For patients with moderate-to-severe disability and progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), 6 weeks of comprehensive outpatient rehabilitative therapy may be effective for disability reduction and functional improvement according to functional independence m…