Clinical & Rehabilitative

Multiple Sclerosis

Movement program for individuals with MS emphasizing fatigue management, heat sensitivity awareness, balance training, and progressive resistance within the energy envelope. Exercise timing and intensity must respect the fluctuating nature of MS symptoms.

Clinical note: MS has relapsing-remitting and progressive forms. Exercise capacity varies enormously between and within individuals. Heat increases symptom severity (Uhthoff phenomenon). Program intensity must be auto-regulated — hard prescriptions can cause harm during flares.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
3
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Single Leg Balance
2 Ankle Dorsiflexion
3 Hip Flexion Active
4 Diaphragmatic Assessment
5 Cervical Flexion Extension
6 Thoracic Extension

Risk Factors Assessed

Single Leg Balance
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Diaphragmatic Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Multiple Sclerosis assessment include?
The assessment covers Single Leg Balance, Ankle Dorsiflexion, Hip Flexion Active, Diaphragmatic Assessment with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Multiple Sclerosis protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for multiple sclerosis with 6 targeted tests, impaired-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Multiple Sclerosis protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Multiple Sclerosis protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Clinical & Rehabilitative
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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