Have Gait Problems? New MS Device “Talks the Walk”...Gait deficit is a common mobility issue among people with MS. It describes all the different ways we struggle to walk a straight line.... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments39 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...DTx devices similar to existing therapies do not need as much evidence as new devices.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Life of My Cane...cane I have used for the majority of my life with MS is my cane, and it has become part of me, just as I am sure many people with... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Education Accommodations for Students with Multiple Sclerosis...Accommodations may include: Colleges do not have to provide services or devices to help with personal care, so those things are not included.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Accepting the Need for Mobility Assistance...Being too stubborn to accept that you need mobility assistance is bad. But being too stubborn to let MS keep you in bed? GOOD!... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Thinking Back on When I Shared My Use With Assistive Devices...Because admittedly, I'd prefer not to have MS or any of the perils and mobility challenges at all. But I do... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...For example, Apple and FitBit enable remote monitoring of health conditions using their wearable devices.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trekking Poles: Not Just For Hiking...Have you ever used trekking poles to aid in mobility? If so, I’d love to read your story.... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
MS Comic: Reality Check...Brooke thoughtfully depicts this unique type of MS reality check in the comics below. ... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Fear of Mobility Aids...Those exacerbations add up though and can lead to needing a full-time mobility aid.... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments37 comments
How Old Am I Again?...Of course, for many people, a wheelchair or device to aid in mobility is necessary - that is undisputed.... By Nikki Kennedy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...Hospitals and health centers can apply for this money to cover the cost of new devices, services, and personnel.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Disabled Needs Are Not Black and White...Many stores have, thankfully, made it easier for people who use mobility aids by providing these wheelchairs/scooters.... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
How Does MSAA Help the MS Community?...You can reach the Helpline multiple ways: Our Equipment Distribution Program provides safety and mobility equipment to qualifying individuals.... By Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAA2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
MS and Affordable Care Act..., prescription drugs, laboratory services, rehabilitation services and devices, preventative and wellness services and chronic disease management, and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Mobility Aids — Friend or Foe?...Soon enough, this mobility aid became my cool sidekick. “Have you met my cane?”... By Mitch Sturgeon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments41 comments
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAA...Manager™ (named one of the best multiple sclerosis iPhone & Android apps by Healthline.com); a resource database, My MS Resource Locator; safety and mobility... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
This is Not a Drill, Maybe...was immediately cursing my misfortune of having returned to the hotel instead of remaining at the conference, and my even worse luck of having MS and mobility... By Laura Kolaczkowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Problem With Those Almost-Falls...Many years ago, I had the privilege to attend a very comprehensive therapy center that specializes in multiple sclerosis. One facility housed physical, occupational, and mental health therapists. If you... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Voice-Enhancing Device...I could also look at a pre-programmed phrase, and the device would audibly verbalize the expression.... By Nicole Lemelle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments