South West MS Centre

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What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple Sclerosis is the most common neurological disorder affecting young adults in the UK. It is a complex and unpredictable condition. At present there is no cure but, given access to a variety of therapies, accurate and constructive information and support, the adjustment to the diagnosis may not be as traumatic or feared.

 

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease. Myelin is the tissue covering the nerve fibres - a bit like the insulation of an electrical cable. In MS damage or scarring occurs to the myelin sheath which disrupts the way in which messages or nerve impulses are carried to and from the brain. This can interfere with a range of the bodies functions depending on the position and extent of the lesions within the central nervous system. Symptoms vary, but can include fatigue, visual problems, pins and needles, impaired balance, weakness in limbs and bladder problems.

 

 

What does the MS Centre do?

The South West MS Centre was established in Exeter in 1982. It is a self funding charity and a registered member of the Multiple Sclerosis National Therapy Centres. The Centre operates and conforms to the recognised protocols and maintains the Healthcare
Commission registration standards.


We offer a range of therapies including high dosage oxygen therapy, physiotherapy, reflexology, massage therapy, counselling, yoga and t’ai chi, employing professionally qualifies therapists. With access to up to date information on research and welfare developments we have direct experience and knowledge of MS putting us in a good position to give help and advice to those who are newly diagnosed, have more established
MS or are a family member or carer.


Whilst the Centre has been developed primarily to assist people living with MS, our services are open to all.


For further information please call 01392 447411 or use the Contact page.

 

 

Oxygen Therapy

Oxygen is the healing element in the atmosphere. It is essential to the health of every one of the tissues in the body. Any tissue injury requires oxygen for healing. Evidence from controlled trials carried out by The Multiple Sclerosis National Therapy Centres shows
that the use of high dosage oxygen therapy for Multiple Sclerosis is beneficial.

 

The process by which damage to the nervous system is caused cannot be prevented
but giving the body additional oxygen increases its ability to heal and can limit some of the damage caused by the disease. Early and on-going oxygen therapy may prevent the tissue damage that eventually leads to scar formation. Studies show that in patients with established sclerosis regular treatment can limit inflammation and may reduce the progression of the disease.


The South West MS Centre has two high dosage oxygen chambers, fully maintained to Healthcare Commission standards and operated by fully trained and qualified members of staff.

 

Download the South West MS Centre - Therapies PDF guide here.

 

 

Therapies

Just some of the many therapies that are available at the South West MS Centre:

 

Physiotherapy
IMF – Intention Myofeedback Therapy

Balance Master

Vibrogym

Massage and Indian Head Massage

Reflexology

Yoga

T’ai Chi

Energy Psychology

Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Bowen Technique
Hypnotherapy

Download the South West MS Centre - Therapies PDF guide here.