What is not well understood by most is the methodology of rehabilitation. Decisions as seemingly elementary as where the rehabilitation should take place and who should be involved are not simple. Studies of the decision making progress and clinical pathways, are almost impossible because of the extreme variability of not only the disease but even the climatic conditions affecting the individual. What is important is the ability to improvise depending on the situation. It is essential that MS rehabilitation not be a 'cook book'.
All rehabilitative professionals have something to add to the process.
Pooling our experiences may lead to new and better techniques. Communication with our patients and each other is necessary and allows for advances in the rehabilitation arena. The International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies its servants or agents will have any liability in any way arising from information or advice that is contained in MS Management. The statements or opinions that are expressed in the magazine reflect the views of the authors only.