Fast Facts
This is the most common neurological disease that can cause disability in young adults.
What is: Multiple sclerosis
This is the typical age of onset of MS.
What is: 20-40 years or 15-50 years
This is the most common symptom of MS.
What is: Fatigue
This is the main goal area for evaluation.
What are: ADLs
This is now a qualifying service for home health.
This is the cause of MS
What is: unknown
Living in this latitude increases your risk of MS.
What is: high
This tremor is the most common tremor seen in MS.
What is: intention tremor
This is a safety concern while in acute rehab.
What are: falls
This is the biggest safety concern for home care for people with MS.
What are: falls
This population is 2-3 times more likely to get MS.
What are: women
Low levels of this vitamin increases your risk of MS.
What is: vitamin D.
Spasticity is more common in these extremities.
What are: lower extremities
This type of therapy should be done before compensatory techniques
What is: remediation
This is a common strategy for home care.
What are: environmental modifications or energy conservation
Sclerosis is referring to the plaque on the ______ covering that form scar tissue and interferes with nerve condition
What is: axons and myelin
Having this virus increases your likeliness of getting MS.
What is: Epstein-Barr
These two types of drugs are used in the treatment of MS.
What are: immunosuppressant & immune modulating agents
This frame of reference is typically used in the acute care setting.
What is: biomechanical
This symptom usually affects the gait of people with MS.
What is: ataxia
This many people worldwide have MS.
2.3 million
This is the largest known leading gene causing MS.
What is: HLA-DRB1
Research has shown advancements in this type of therapy.
What are: disease-modifying therapies
This is the type of payment system used in acute care.
What is: Prospective payment system
This section of Medicare typically covers home health services.
What is: Part B