Multiple sclerosis (MS) can affect balance and coordination. This loss of balance may increase the risk of falls, according to Asaff Harel, MD, Neurologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
If reduced balance and coordination is a challenge for you, there are ways to modify your home to help reduce the risk of falls and injuries, such as by removing rugs, adding handrails, and tucking away cords.
Asaff Harel, MD, is a Neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis and related neuro-immunological conditions, serving as the Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society. (2019). Minimizing your risk of falls: A guide for people with MS.
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