What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system and is the most common neurological disease in young adults.

MS is widely believed to be an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks components of your body as if they're foreign.

MS affects twice as many women as it does men and presents a lifetime risk of one in 400.

The benefits of The Bambach for Multiple Sclerosis

• The hip joint is its position of maximal joint surface contact (closed pack position).
• Limbs are in a mid-range position which can minimise abnormal tone.
• Focus on pelvic control maintains an upright stable pelvis in its neutral position. In this position the spine, shoulder girdle, trunk, head and neck can function in their most stable position.
• A clear midline assists balance and symmetry.
• The individual sitting upright is in an active dynamic posture rather than a passive collapsed position.
• The Individual has greater control of sensory inputs which can trigger unwanted motor responses.
• Partial weight bearing can be encouraged through to standing from a half-sitting position.
• Facilitation of independence in sitting and other motor activities.
• Trunk and head control are easier in the natural position so that functional activities, such as swallowing and speech are improved.
• Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic spaces are maximized resulting in improved lung and internal organ function and circulation.
• With the upper body stable and free to move in this upright posture, eye contact, communication and social interaction are a great deal easier.
• Self care activities, such as meals, washing and dressing, writing, computer work, hobbies and playing games, are also more easily performed.