Is Discomfort While Walking Normal For A MSA Patient ?
My name is Giridhar prasad.Age-60 yrs, height-5 8 weight-84kgs.I have a problem of imbalancement. I consulted to AIIMS, CMC-vellore.They diagonosed me as a patient of MSA(multiple sysem attrophy).This problem I have from last 3 yrs.Now I am feeling very much discomfort while walking.I am taking the medicines prescribed by CMC(vellore).Please give me advices.I am too worried.
Sun, 22 Jan 2012
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist, VIKRANT BHARDWAJ's Response
Thanx for chooosing health care magic,MSA(multiple system atrophy) is a degenerative disorder of nerve cells in specific areas of brain.
It can involves cerebellar area, which controls the balance and co-ordination.there can be difficulty in initiating movement as well as problem in balancing while walking.
physiotherapy can play vital role in your symptoms.cosnult a good physiotherapist, who can give you gait training.
there specific exercises which improves balance and co-ordination. you can also use some walking aid like cane or walker etc.
In some cases when there are more episodes of fall, wheelchair can be advised for mobility.
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Is Discomfort While Walking Normal For A MSA Patient ?
Thanx for chooosing health care magic,MSA(multiple system atrophy) is a degenerative disorder of nerve cells in specific areas of brain. It can involves cerebellar area, which controls the balance and co-ordination.there can be difficulty in initiating movement as well as problem in balancing while walking. physiotherapy can play vital role in your symptoms.cosnult a good physiotherapist, who can give you gait training. there specific exercises which improves balance and co-ordination. you can also use some walking aid like cane or walker etc. In some cases when there are more episodes of fall, wheelchair can be advised for mobility.