BENEFITS OF KINESIOTHERAPY IN THE REHABILITATION PROCESS OF PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

摘要

Aim. This study is intended to highlight how important and what benefits does kinesiotherapy have for patients with secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis. Methods of research: The study was conducted on a 45-year-old patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, who underwent a complex kinetic program, aimed at maintaining mobility under functional parameters, muscle strength, balance, gait, coordination, effort capacity and the quality of life in general. The kinetic program comprised of: massage, dynamic kinetic techniques, exercises on HUBER platform, walking, exercises on machines. In order to assess the subject’s progress, the following were used: Barthel Index, Doloplus scale, Osserman scale, Pichot’s fatigue scale and Berg scale. Results: Dynamic analysis revealed improvement in the functional parameters aimed at, thus making the patient feel more comfortable both physically, and mentally in all daily living activities. Conclusions: The conclusion can be reached, after following the patient’s progress throughout the study’s carry out, that kinesiotherapy for patients with multiple sclerosis is a key requirement in order to preserve their autonomy for as long as possible.