Physiotherapy for Multiple Sclerosis in Düsseldorf
Preserving strength, coordination and stamina – individually paced neurological physiotherapy for MS at Fürstenwall 146 in Unterbilk
Multiple sclerosis takes a different course in every person – which is why there is no off-the-shelf therapy at our practice. In Düsseldorf Unterbilk, we tailor every treatment to your symptoms, your daily form and your goals: from improving your walking ability and managing fatigue to preserving your independence.
How Physiotherapy Helps with MS
In multiple sclerosis, the immune system attacks the protective sheaths of the nerve fibers, so that signals between the brain and the body arrive delayed or incomplete. The effects are varied: muscle weakness, spasticity, coordination and balance problems, and rapid exhaustion (fatigue). Exercise is now regarded as an established part of MS treatment: regular, properly paced training can improve strength, stamina and quality of life; according to current knowledge, it is not expected to increase the risk of relapses. The key is individual pacing: challenging you without overtaxing you.
Typical MS Symptoms We Treat
Muscle weakness & paralysis
Targeted strength building for weakened muscles – carefully paced and with sufficient rest
Balance & coordination problems
Training steady standing and walking to prevent falls
Fatigue (exhaustion)
Endurance training and energy management strategies to counter rapid exhaustion
Spasticity
Tone-regulating techniques, stretching and positioning to counter increased muscle tension
Gait disorders
Gait training with and without aids for greater confidence and walking distance
Sensory disturbances
Sensorimotor training for numbness and abnormal sensations
Our Therapy Goals for MS
Mobility
- • Improving walking distance and gait
- • Climbing stairs safely
- • Balance and fall prevention
- • Advice on assistive devices where needed
Strength & stamina
- • Carefully paced muscle building
- • Improving basic endurance
- • Managing fatigue
- • Planning rest breaks in everyday life
Muscle tone & mobility
- • Managing spasticity
- • Maintaining joint mobility
- • Stretching programs for home
- • Relaxation techniques
Everyday life & participation
- • Independence in the household
- • Supporting you in your working life
- • Making leisure activities possible
- • Guidance for family members
Suspected relapse: when to contact your neurologist
Symptoms that increase with heat or exertion and subside again after cooling down or taking a break are usually not a relapse. The following signs, however, should be checked by a doctor before training continues.
- New symptoms, or a clear increase in familiar symptoms, lasting longer than one day.
- Vision in one eye worsening within hours to days, often with pain when moving the eye.
- Fever or signs of a urinary tract infection, such as burning when passing urine – infections can temporarily intensify MS symptoms.
- The bladder can no longer be emptied, or stool and urine are suddenly lost without control.
- Call 112: sudden paralysis of one side of the body, loss of speech, shortness of breath or considerable difficulty swallowing.
- A fall with a head injury or severe pain; likewise if spasticity increases sharply within a short time.
How We Treat MS in Düsseldorf
The treatment is prescribed as KG-ZNS – the German prescription code for neurological physiotherapy – and provided by certified neuro therapists:
Bobath Therapy
Neurophysiological treatment to improve movement quality, balance and postural control.
PNF Therapy
Three-dimensional movement patterns strengthen weakened muscles and improve coordination.
Paced endurance and strength training
Individually adapted training – intensive enough for progress, gentle enough on your energy.
Home visits
During phases of limited mobility, we treat you at home, provided you live in Unterbilk, roughly one kilometer around the practice – with "home visit" noted on the prescription.
What Your MS Treatment Looks Like
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Detailed assessment
We record your symptoms, capacity, fatigue patterns and goals – as the basis for individually paced therapy.
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Individual therapy plan
Priorities, intensity and rest breaks are matched to your disease course and daily form – and readjusted at every appointment.
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Regular treatment
Strength, balance, gait and tone regulation – using techniques from Bobath and PNF, always appropriately paced.
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Home exercises & energy management
You receive a realistic exercise program for home and strategies for managing fatigue.
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Long-term support
We stay by your side through relapses and changing phases and adapt the therapy as your condition evolves – in coordination with your neurologist.
Frequently Asked Questions About MS Physiotherapy
Am I even allowed to train intensively with MS?
Yes – the old advice to take it easy with MS is outdated. Properly paced training can improve strength, stamina and quality of life without triggering relapses. What matters is individual pacing, and that is something we pay particular attention to.
What helps against fatigue?
A combination of carefully paced endurance training, planned rest breaks and energy-saving strategies for everyday life. Together we develop a realistic program that budgets your energy instead of using it up.
How often should I come for therapy?
Usually 1–2 times per week, complemented by exercises at home. For MS, long-term therapy needs are recognized by health insurers, so the prescription can be continued on an ongoing basis.
What happens during a relapse?
During an acute relapse, we adapt the therapy or pause it in consultation with your neurologist. Afterwards, we help you systematically retrain any functions you have lost.
Do you also treat patients at home?
Yes, during phases of limited mobility we come to your home with "home visit" noted on the prescription – in Unterbilk, about one kilometer around the practice.
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Book Your MS Therapy Appointment
Individually paced neurological physiotherapy at Fürstenwall 146 in Düsseldorf Unterbilk – home visits around the practice in Unterbilk.
0211 - 55095744