Occupational Therapy

Independence and MS

Cognitive issues are common with multiple sclerosis

On this day back in 1976, the Declaration of Independence was signed into law. Today, let’s look at a declaration of independence from five common symptoms of multiple sclerosis that I experienced and what it meant to me: Vision Problems Vision Problems are one of the most common symptoms associated with MS. I have had

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Occupational Therapy and MS

Occupational Therapy and multiple sclerosis

Many of you who have read my blog over the years, know how I went blind in my right eye due to optic neuritis or my struggles before and after my anterior cervical fusion. During my rehabilitation from these events, I worked extensively with an occupational therapist (OT) to help regain the activities of daily

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Medical Fitness Network

Medical Fitness Network with Lisa Dougherty

In the past nine years living with multiple sclerosis, I have had to overcome many challenges. I have lost the use of my legs, sight in my eye and cognitive abilities. To see me today, you would never guess that I am living with MS. Because of that many people ask me what I do

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