Multiple Sclerosis Articles
Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Julie Robert's Story
Julie Roberts: Singing Through the Storms of MS and Celiac Disease Country music star Julie Roberts is no stranger to life’s challenges. In the midst of a rising music career, she received a life-changing diagnosis: multiple sclerosis (MS). For any performer,…
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Having multiple sclerosis can be a daunting challenge. But participating in multiple sclerosis research studies is one action that can have a number of positive benefits. Arming yourself with information and building…
Be Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Ready
Are You Relapse-Ready? Planning for the Unexpected with MS Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) means navigating uncertainty. MS relapses—or flare-ups—can happen without warning, disrupting your plans, your routine, and your sense of stability. No matter…
Speech Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis: More Than Just Words
Speech Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis: More Than Just Words Many people associate multiple sclerosis (MS) with weakness, fatigue, or mobility issues. However, MS can also impact the muscles involved in speech and swallowing. Just as physical therapy…
Occupational Therapy Helps People With Multiple Sclerosis
Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can make everyday tasks more challenging—but you don’t have to face those challenges alone. Occupational therapy (OT) empowers people with MS to perform daily activities with greater ease, independence, and satisfaction.…
Top Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Multiple Sclerosis symptoms are variable and unpredictable. No two people have exactly the same symptoms, and each person's symptoms can change or fluctuate over time. One person might experience only one or two of the possible symptoms while another…
Bioness For Foot Drop & Hand Function
Are you trying to regain function of your leg or hand due to Stroke, Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, or other central nervous system disorders?Function, freedom, and mobility are now within reach. Therapy Achievementsteams with Bioness so you can discover…
Seated Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis
How can yoga help people with Multiple Sclerosis? Yoga is a powerful, yet gentle form of exercise. There are many reasons someone with multiple sclerosis might want to try it. In a recent clinical trial, it was determined that yoga decreased fatigue…
Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Don McNeal's Story
Living with Multiple Sclerosis "I have Multiple Sclerosis, but Multiple Sclerosis doesn't have me." That quote comes from Don McNeal, a two time National College Football Champion (1978, 1979) who played for Alabama under coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. …
Introduction to Foot Drop
Often, foot drop is not considered its own disease; rather, it's a symptom of other diseases. If someone is diagnosed with one, they may have a lot of questions. What is it? What are the symptoms? What are the causes? In this article, we'll answer…
TEAMS Study for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Tele-Rehabilitation vs. In-Clinic Therapy for People with Multiple Sclerosis Finding adequate care that's close to home can be difficult. It's even more difficult for people with Multiple Sclerosis. This is especially true for people who reside in…
2019 Rocket City Bike MS
What Is Bike MS? Bike MS is a cycling ride to raise funds for the National MS Society. Each year Huntsville, AL - known as Rocket City - participates in a ride. MS affects over 1 million people and this year, like always, the Rocket City team was…
2019 MS Walk Huntsville
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month! And the 2019 MS Walk Huntsville is is Sat 4-27-19. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects nearly 1 million in the US including celebrities Montel Williams, Clay Waler, and Jami Lynn Sigler. It is a disease in…
2018 MS Walk Huntsville
We had the best time at the 2018 MS Walk in Huntsville! Thanks to all the Therapy Achievementsstaff and their families for their hard work and support of this great cause. Last year alone, the MS Society invested nearly $50 million to support more than…
2018 MS Walk Huntsville
The 2018 MS Walk Huntsville is on Cinco De Mayo - May 5th! Join the Therapy Achievements team! Click Here to join or contact Kristen McCombs at kristentherapya@gmail.com
Speech Therapy Month at Therapy Achievements
Written by Jaime Richardson, Speech Therapist May is Speech Therapy Month. And Speech Therapy Month is a great month for a new beginning! Do you feel fatigued? Have muscle stiffness? Difficulty swallowing? Trouble getting your words out? Or trouble…
Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
Amanda Adcock presented "One Treatment Option for Multiple Sclerosis" at the Huntsville Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Group Meeting on 1-17-17. Here are highlights from her presentation:Multiple Sclerosis is an Autoimmune Disease: Multiple Sclerosis…
Physical Therapy Enhances Benefit of Ampyra
At our May meeting, Dr. Laganke suggested adding physical therapy when starting Ampyra may enhance the gains you make in motor skills and walking. If you would like to schedule an appointment to see if this would be helpful for you, call us at 256-509-4398. …
Importance of Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Adherence
Huntsville MS Awareness Group Meeting[/caption]Importance of Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Adherence by Dr. Chris Laganke, 1 CEU available Huntsville MS Awareness Group MeetingMay 17, 2016 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Therapy Achievements at Cleaview Cancer Institute,…
Physical Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis in Huntsville, AL
Cathy McNeely providesphysical therapy forMS in Huntsville, AL Physical therapy can ease many of your Multiple Sclerosis symptoms and help you get around better. Physical therapy for Multiple Sclerosis in Huntsville, AL is provided at Therapy Achievements. Seeing…