Multiple sclerosis secondary prevention

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Overview

Physiotherapy can be helpful in reducing spasticity and contractures.

Secondary Prevention

There is no established method for prevention of multiple sclerosis, but in order to reduce the incidence of contractures, a complication of multiple sclerosis, physiotherapy can be helpful.