This is a particularly exciting period in MS research: there are currently six Colorado FDA-approved therapies, a few "off label" therapies (FDA-approved for purposes other than MS) that show promise in MS, and   more »

use your neutral scene to help you relax ­ rehearse yourself being competent, eg. asking a discussion provoking question in class ­ rehearse all outcomes to a situation so that in the event that any one occurs you are not taken totally   more »

Headquarters for the Society remained in Montreal until the mid-1960s when the offices were moved to Toronto. Other advances came with the establishment of regional divisions; there are now seven divisions across Canada, from coast to coast. The International Federation of Multiple   more »

The goal of spasticity treatment is to improve mobility, reduce pain, and control painful muscle spasms. In severely affected patients, care involves positioning in order to prevent contractures and pressure sores. The treatments offered to reduce spasticity in children with MS are very similar to methods used in children with severe spastic cerebral palsy. Initial management utilizes daily stretching and physical therapy, with particular focus on range-of-   more »