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Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Improved With Physical Therapy

  

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submitted by patient Lori E.

I moved back to Kansas in October 2008.  I had been diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis in September 07 while living in Ohio.  When I arrived here, I was referred to Dr. Vernon Rowe by a co-worker of my husbands’.  Once I was evaluated, I was referred to Dr. Jackson, (Shane Jackson, DPT).  I

remember telling him, I needed a leg brace and cane per my previous Physical Therapist in Ohio.  Dr. Jackson assessed my condition and discussed his treatment plan.  I remember asking him, “when will I be fitted for a brace and cane?”  His response was “not on my time.”  After Shane worked with me for 3 or 4 months, I was able to do the treadmill for 30 minutes; something I hadn’t done in 3 years. 

He had me working on arm strength, balance… then I graduated to the Exercise Group!
I was blessed with another great group – Charidy and Leigh.  I became friends with all the other MS patients who participated in this group.  We have so much fun together – we laugh, share the good and the bad times.  Our group decided to get together every 6-8 weeks for lunch and laughter.  The people that I have met here have become my family!  Whenever I feel overwhelmed with the MS I remember, “not on my time”.  This has become my “push” in all I do!