Fall Prevention for People With Multiple Sclerosis Who Use Wheelchairs and Scooters

If you are a person with multiple sclerosis (MS) who uses a wheelchair or scooter, it is likely that you will experience a fall at least once within a 6-month period.1 Falls often happen because of symptoms of MS, such as muscle weakness or feeling fatigued.1,2 While many falls don ’t result in injury, some do. They can lead to bone fractures, concussions, and a fear of falling.3,4 Fear of falling can keep you safe by warning you against doing things that are too challenging. But fear of falling can also lead you to cut back on activities that you can do safely.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Organization News Source Type: research