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will see you at each clinic appointment.
- A neurological examination will be completed
- A history will be taken
- Any questions or concerns that you have about your condition will be addressed at this appointment
- It will help for you to write down your questions to bring to your appointment
is available to discuss:
- the current programs available to you through the clinic
- suggestions that you may have about how clinic services could be developed or changed to better meet your needs
- the emotional impact of this diagnosis for both patients and families
- living with chronic disease
- financial, career and employment issues
is available to assess your:
- movement
- strength
- stiffness
- pain
- fatigue
- balance
- walking
The physiotherapist may:
- prescribe exercises
- use hands on techniques
- use modalities such as heat or ultrasound
- recommend bracing or walking aids
is available to discuss issues you may have with managing in everyday life. The occupational therapist gives information about:
- managing fatigue
- performing daily life tasks
- prescription of assistive devices
- home accessibility
- vocational issues
can discuss any nutritional issues you have. Teaching is available on healthy diet and also specific clinical diets for any medical condition you have.
organizes and manages clinical trials and research projects in the MS Clinic. The neurologist or advanced practice nurse may suggest that you participate in a specific drug trial. The research coordinator will give you the information about the drug and discuss your commitment as a participant in the trial (for example: monthly travel to the clinic). Once you begin a trial, the research coordinator will maintain regular contact with you until the trial is completed.