Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Institute Outcomes
Multiple Sclerosis
Rehabilitation in MS
People with multiple sclerosis often develop physical symptoms that limit daily activities and decrease quality of life. Physical therapy can help alleviate those symptoms and restore functioning to increase the quality of life.¹ The Mellen Center strives to identify patients who would benefit from physical therapy and ensure they receive it.
Physical Therapy Intervention for Patients
2022 - 2023
Number of total unique MS patients seen at the Mellen Center who have documented moderate disability (PDDS≥3).
PDDS = patient determined disease steps
Physical Rehabilitation Intervention in Targeted Patient Group
2022 - 2023
Total number of patients with documented moderate disability (PDDS≥3), and number of those with consults to physical therapy and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
PDDS = patient determined disease steps
