Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation

Marcia Finlayson, PhD, OT (C), OTR/L is an occupational therapist and rehabilitation researcher who has dedicated her career to developing and sharing knowledge and resources that inform rehabilitation services for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Through her roles as a researcher, educator, volunteer and clinician, Dr. Finlayson’s goal is to enable people with MS and their family members to fully participate in everyday life despite the challenges of living with this disease. Dr. Marcia Finlayson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

• Foundations: Introduction. Multiple Sclerosis Basics. Stories to Inform the Art of Rehabilitation Practice. An Overview of Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation. Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation for Impairments in Body Structure and Function: Fatigue. Balance Disorders. Muscle Strength, Tone, and Coordination. Cognition. Chronic Pain. Depression. Visual Impairments. Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation for Activity Limitations and Participation Restrictions: Communication. Mobility. Self-Care. Domestic Life. Employment. Physical Activity and Leisure. The Influence of Personal and Environmental Context on Multiple Sclerosis and Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation: Influences of Age and Sex. Other Health Concerns. Coping. Physical Environment. Caregiving. Cultural Considerations. Moving into the Future: Optimizing Rehabilitation Experiences.

"This is a comprehensive resource for medical professionals who serve clients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. While the language is based on occupational therapy, the terminology and description of concepts can be useful to other disciplines. Filled with available contemporary research, this book captures the complexities of multiple sclerosis rehabilitation ideals clearly. To my knowledge, there are no other books that focus on the rehabilitation principles for use with clients with multiple sclerosis; therefore, this book fills the need for therapists serving this clientele in their practices. Weighted numerical score: 87 - 3 stars."—Robyn Otty, OTD, Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, from Doody's Book Reviews™"… provides an important resource in support of a comprehensive approach during each phase of the MS rehabilitation process, to enable people with MS to participate fully in everyday life despite the challenges that characterize living and coping with this disease. …The editor, Marcia Finlayson, has wide experience in, and an important career dedicated to, MS rehabilitation (as a clinician, researcher, teacher and volunteer) in Canada, USA and Australia. The chapter authors are carefully selected from wellknown international experts in each specific topic. … each chapter has been peer-reviewed by other selected experts."—Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2014