CASE STUDY PAPER about assistive devices for older adults with multiple sclerosis

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  • Select Your Own Topic * RESEARCH CASE STUDY Start with your textbook and then expand to professional journals. You must cite at least 3 research references from professional sports medicine-related journals. Many articles are available through the databases at our library. Make an appointment with a librarian if you need help researching your case study topic. COMPONENTS FOR THE PAPER AND PRESENTATION INCLUDE (but are not restricted to):

1. Introduction
a. Definition and description

b. Etiology

c. Frequency of occurrence

  1. Symptoms
  2. Causes
  3. Risk Factors
  4. Evaluation
  5. Management/treatment
  6. Prevention
  7. References

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Running head: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN OLDER ADULTS

Assistive Devices for Adults with Multiple Sclerosis
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN OLDER ADULTS
Multiple Sclerosis in Older Adults
Multiple sclerosis also known as MS and is a continuous illness of the spinal cord and the
brain (Nervous system) that impacts functions of the body, sensations, and movement. MS
attacks the sheath that covers the sensory fibers leading to problems in interactions between other
body parts and the brain (Shirani et al., 2015). MS eventually damages the nerves. The condition
may sometimes be difficult to diagnose because of the symptoms and severity of the disease that
vary in nature.
Etiology
Despite significant study efforts in the past, the etiology of MS remains unknown or
rather not understood fully. Environmental and genetic risk factors have however been
associated with the disease (Peterson et al., 2008). MS hinders the ability of sensory signals
through the central nervous system. The EBV infection, the period of birth, smoking, and
deficiency of Vitamin D are strongly associated with the development of MS (Perkin &
Wolinsky, 2016). The period of birth is involved directly with the exposure with seasonal
factors, and environmental agents that may act even before a baby is born, hence impacting the
function, and structure of the fetus’ tissues.
Symptoms
The symptoms and signs of Multiple sclerosis tend to widely differ depending on the
level of nerve destruction and the affected sensory fibers. Individuals with Multiple severe
scleroses may not be able to walk at all or may need assistance to be able to walk (Perkin &
Wolinsky, 2016). Others may not have any new symptoms of MS but may go through long
periods of remission. The symptoms include (Shirani et al., 2015);

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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN OLDER ADULTS
Damage of Myelin and the central nervous system
The signs and symptoms may significantly differ from one patient to the other depending on the
position of the impacted nerves. The symptoms include;
Loss of vision
Older adults with MS usually suffer vision loss. This may be a complete or partial loss of vision.
The disease affects a single at a time and is associated with a lot of pain when the eye moves. In
some cases the when patients experience double or blurred visions which proceed for an
extended period.
Numb limbs
Some patients experience weakness or numbness in one or more arms or legs. The numbness
happens at intervals starting with one side of the body or in the trunk as well as the legs. The
patients also experience pain in different parts of their body.
Lhermitte signs
MS patients experience sensations of electric shock that take place with different movement in
the neck especially when the neck is bent forward.
Balance and coordination problems
MS patients suffer unsteady gait, are unable to balance or coordinate themselves. They also
experience extreme fatigue, dizziness, and lack of energy.
Problems with bowel function
MS patients always have issues controlling their bowels and bladders. Symptoms in MS patients
become more visible with the increase in body temperatures. For instance, when an MS patient
takes a hot sh...


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