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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable condition that can rob individuals of their ability to perform a variety of tasks. Since lesions and plaque scars appear on multiple areas of brain matter, the severity and symptoms vary drastically; while some people my live a full, happy life with very few interruptions, others have their life cut short by a malignantly progressive form of the disease. Today, we look at some of the symptoms of MS, treatment options, and the success of Margaret, a MS sufferer who uses IM to stay mobile and active.

By Mary Jones OTR/L, LMT, CIMT 

Frank and I had known each other for years.  We became acquainted first socially through a mutual friend and then, sadly, on a professional level.  Headaches had led to brain scans and then on to brain surgery and he had requested that I be his primary therapist.  Traditional therapies were helping but only to a point and following three months of outpatient services I was saddened to hear that his physical therapist was ready to discharge him.  Having known Frank before his accident, I had the advantage of familiarity with his drive to succeed and his passion for independence.  Despite his initial skepticism, Frank had begun to accept his fate that Interactive Metronome was the one card as yet left unturned towards his recovery.