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Multiple Sclerosis

51 Mulgrave Road, Parramatta Park, QLD
Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Personalised rehabilitation to help you manage the changing symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis and stay active in everyday life.
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1800 966 212

Living with Multiple Sclerosis can present different challenges at different stages, affecting movement, energy, thinking, communication and everyday activities.

At Royal Rehab LifeWorks Cairns, we work with you to develop an individual rehabilitation plan that supports your goals, helping you maintain independence, participate in the activities that matter to you and adapt as your needs change.

Our experienced team provides evidence-informed therapy across a range of disciplines, supporting mobility, strength, communication, wellbeing and day-to-day function through practical, goal-focused rehabilitation.

Therapy targets

Your therapy program is tailored to you, focusing on the areas that best support your needs and goals.

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Mobility and balance
Improve confidence with walking, balance and transfers to support safer movement at home and in the community.
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Fatigue management
Learn practical strategies to better manage fatigue and make the most of your energy throughout the day.
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Muscle strength and endurance
Maintain or improve physical capacity to support everyday activities and participation.
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Stiffness, spasms, and movement control
Support smoother, more controlled movement by addressing stiffness, spasticity, tremor, and reduced coordination.
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Coordination and hand function
Improve upper limb control, dexterity, and fine motor skills to support everyday tasks such as dressing, writing, cooking, and using a phone or computer.
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Pain management
Address movement-related pain and discomfort through therapy, positioning, strengthening, and practical symptom management strategies.
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Speech and communication
Support clearer communication where MS is affecting voice, speech, breath support, or cognitive communication.
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Swallowing difficulties
Assess and manage swallowing concerns to support safer eating and drinking.
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Cognitive function
Support memory, attention, planning, and thinking skills through practical strategies and cognitive rehabilitation approaches.
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Emotional wellbeing
Support emotional wellbeing, adjustment and resilience by developing practical strategies to manage the psychological impacts of living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Your program may include

Neurological physiotherapy
Physiotherapy can play an important role in helping people with MS maintain mobility, strength, balance, and physical confidence. Your physiotherapist will tailor therapy to your presentation, goals, and energy levels.
  • Walking and mobility training: Practising movement patterns to support safer, more efficient walking and transfers.
  • Strength and endurance training: Tailored exercise to help build or maintain physical capacity.
  • Balance and coordination exercises: Activities designed to improve stability and reduce falls risk.
  • Stretching and movement strategies: Techniques to manage stiffness, spasticity, and restricted movement.
  • Fatigue-aware therapy planning: Structuring exercise and activity in a way that supports energy management.
Occupational therapy
Multiple Sclerosis can affect how you manage daily routines, work, household tasks, and community activities. Occupational therapy helps you find practical ways to maintain independence and function.
  • Adapting everyday tasks: Strategies for dressing, showering, meal prep, work tasks, and other daily activities.
  • Fatigue and energy conservation: Practical pacing strategies to help manage limited energy.
  • Hand function and coordination: Activities to support grip, dexterity, and control.
  • Home and equipment advice: Recommendations to improve safety, access, and independence at home.
  • Cognitive strategies: Practical supports for memory, concentration, planning, and organisation.
Speech pathology
Speech pathology can help if MS is affecting your speech, voice, communication, or swallowing.
  • Clearer speech: Exercises and strategies to improve articulation and speech clarity.
  • Voice support: Techniques to improve vocal strength and breath control.
  • Cognitive communication support: Strategies for word finding, processing, and conversational effectiveness.
  • Swallowing assessment and management: Therapy and advice to support safer eating and drinking.
  • Communication strategies: Practical tools to support confidence in everyday conversations.
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy can be a helpful option for people with MS, particularly when land-based exercise feels difficult due to weakness, pain, balance issues, or fatigue.
  • Supported movement: Water provides buoyancy that can make movement easier and safer.
  • Strength and mobility: Water resistance helps build strength while supporting joints.
  • Balance practice: A controlled environment to work on stability and confidence.
  • Reduced impact exercise: A gentler option for people managing pain or reduced endurance.
  • Flexibility and comfort: Warm water can assist with movement and physical comfort.
Exercise physiology
Exercise physiology supports people living with Multiple Sclerosis to remain active through individualised exercise programs designed around your goals, current abilities and energy levels. Regular exercise can help support strength, fitness, mobility and overall wellbeing.
  • Strength and conditioning: Individualised resistance and functional training.
  • Cardiovascular fitness: Graded exercise to support stamina and general health.
  • Fatigue management through exercise: Programs designed around your energy levels and recovery.
  • Balance and mobility support: Exercise to improve physical confidence and movement.
  • Long-term self-management: Building routines you can continue beyond therapy.
Psychology
Living with Multiple Sclerosis can affect emotional wellbeing as well as physical health. Our psychologists provide practical support to help you navigate the challenges that can arise following diagnosis or as your condition changes.
  • Adjustment to living with MS
  • Managing anxiety, stress and low mood
  • Building coping and resilience strategies
  • Support with motivation, confidence and goal setting
  • Strategies to improve overall wellbeing and quality of life
Group exercise programs
Our group exercise programs provide a supportive environment where people living with Multiple Sclerosis can continue exercising alongside others with similar goals.
  • Individualised exercise within a group setting
  • Balance, strength and mobility activities
  • Encouragement from experienced clinicians
  • Opportunities for social connection
  • Progression based on your goals and ability
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