Multiple Sclerosis: Regaining Control in the Hamstrings

Regaining control in the hamstrings with Multiple Sclerosis - why is this such a big achievement?

Hamstring are vital in walking and using stairs. Very often in MS the hamstrings become affected and with the disease progression it becomes harder to curl the hamstring which makes it harder to bend the knee when walking and extend the hip. At first, Beth isn’t able to curl her hamstring (her lower back and torso want to help) but (at first) with help from the electrical stimulation and coaching from Erin she is not just able to curl the hamstring with full range of motion, she can control the lift and lower, and even fight against resistance from Erin. This is all within the space of a single session, despite the general belief that you cannot improve function after decline has taken place due to Multiple Sclerosis.

Erin then tests Beth without electric - this is all her, voluntarily contracting and controlling the muscle. At first it’s difficult but with practice she is able to replicate what they had achieved with the e-stim. This will make a huge difference in her walking.

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