Real-world Multiple Sclerosis Rehab: learning to use stairs and walk up and down hills again "Even a few months ago, there’s no way I would have been able to walk down that slope"

Learning to stand with Multiple Sclerosis MS progression over time has made it very difficult for Emma to stand unaided — so this was her primary goal during her first intensive at APEX NEURO. Rob and Emma completed some foundational work improving the ability to recruit and control her muscles, before they begin to practice standing.

Breaking habits in Multiple Sclerosis when re-learning to walk - one of the ways Claire has felt “safer” has been crossing her legs during walking (often this happens as the signalling is weakened in MS) and this pattern of walking has become familiar. All of this is without electrical stimulation- just coaching!

Hip Flexor Control (Multiple Sclerosis) - 10-Minute Difference: Hip flexor strength and control (Multiple Sclerosis) — one of the most common areas we work with is the hip flexors which play an important role in lifting the leg. At first, Ian’s range of motion / height in the lift is limited. With 10 minutes of work, we achieve a significant improvement in the range of motion and his ability to lower the leg back down. Even Ian is surprised when he sees the footage played b

Training to rebuild strength and muscle is a significant component of our Multiple Sclerosis approach - we believe it IS possible to regain strength and build muscle with the right methods - at any age, with any level of prior experience, including Tony - Multiple Sclerosis at 64 years old… lifting more weight than he has in years despite being told to 'prepare for a wheelchair' by his neurologist.

Multiple Sclerosis foot drop - regaining lift and control in the toes | Often foot drop is ‘treated’ (worked around) with an FES (functional electrical stimulation) brace/device but for many this either doesn’t work, is too painful, or they do not want to rely on wearing a device/brace. Using a specific type of electrical current, we are able to stimulate the nerves to help the brain and body communicate more effectively.

“I was diagnosed with PPMS in 2021 and, before coming to Apex Neuro, I could hardly walk without a cane or other support, sometimes needing a wheelchair. After this week, I truly remembered what it feels like to walk again."

“I’ve always been fiercely independent, it’s nice to have that feeling of control” - the emotional moment Beth feels she is regaining control after years of decline with Multiple Sclerosis, complete with a few happy tears.

Multiple Sclerosis: How long has it been since you’ve stood like this? 4 years | After years of progressive decline, Lorraine spends 95% of the time seated or in a wheelchair. One of the main goals was to help Lorraine stand - not only did they achieve this but she stood for 20x longer than she has in 4 years!

Multiple Sclerosis: Correcting Imbalances (post-surgery)