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Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation

Author: Jassin M. Jouria, MD
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CE: 3 hours Pharmacology: 1 hour
Rated 4.7 out of 5.0 based on 880 reviews

Course Summary

Multiple sclerosis remains something of a mystery, even with the multitudes of medical advancements in the field. It is known that the mechanism of this disease is to attack the myelin surrounding nerve fibers and to disrupt communication between the brain and the body, but the actual cause of this disease is still unknown. Further complicating matters are the wide variety of symptoms and the lack of a specific diagnostic test. Medical researchers and clinicians are optimistic, however, that while there is no cure, treatments to manage symptoms continue to show promise to improve the quality of life for those living with multiple sclerosis. This is the third in a series on multiple sclerosis.

Course Format

Homestudy

Course Syllabus

I.            Introduction

II.          Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis

1.   Physical Disabilities

2.   Early Outcomes of MS

3.   Differential Diagnosis

4.   Cerebral Blood Flow

5.   Spinal Tap

6.   Magnetic Resonance Imaging

7.   Evoked Potential Tests

III.        Treatment Options For Multiple Sclerosis

1.   Corticosteroids

2.   Plasmapheresis

3.   Medication Options

IV.         Treatment Of Specific MS Symptoms

1.   Optic Neuritis

2.   Epilepsy

3.   Fatigue

4.   Numbness

5.   Weakness

6.   Spasms, Spasticity, and Pain

7.   Double Vision

8.   Tremors

9.   Vertigo

10.        Bladder and Bowel Issues

11.        Lhermitte’s Sign

12.        Sexual Dysfunction

13.        Depression and Other Mood Disorders

V.           Physical Therapy And Alternative Treatments For MS

1.   Physical Therapy

2.   Exercise Programs

3.   Aquatic Therapy

4.   Tai Chi

5.   Yoga

6.   Acupuncture

7.   Homeopathy

8.   Aromatherapy

9.   Spirituality and Meditation

VI.         Manipulative And Body-based Therapies

1.   Chiropractic

2.   Massage

3.   Reflexology

VII.      Summary

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