Strength Training
Progressive resistance exercise to improve muscle strength, reduce deconditioning and support everyday function.
CONDITIONS WE SUPPORT
Multiple sclerosis physiotherapy
on the Gold Coast.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) physiotherapy at home or in our Ashmore clinic, tailored to your mobility, fatigue and changing physical needs.
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About Multiple sclerosis
Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can present ongoing physical and neurological challenges that change over time. Symptoms often fluctuate, making it difficult to predict how you will feel from one day to the next. While there is currently no cure for MS, physiotherapy plays an important role in helping people maintain their mobility, independence and quality of life.
At Equip Rehabilitation, we provide neurological physiotherapy for adults living with Multiple Sclerosis across the Gold Coast. Whether you have been recently diagnosed or have been living with MS for many years, our rehabilitation programs are tailored to your individual goals, symptoms and stage of the condition.
Our focus is not simply on managing symptoms—it is on helping you remain active, confident and engaged in the activities that are important to you.
What would you like to work towards?
Contact us Let’s discuss your goals and rehabilitation options.
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Understanding Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic neurological condition in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering (myelin) surrounding nerve fibres within the brain and spinal cord.
When this protective covering is damaged, communication between the brain and the rest of the body becomes less efficient. This can lead to a wide variety of symptoms affecting movement, sensation, balance, vision and cognition.
MS affects everyone differently. Some people experience occasional relapses followed by recovery, while others experience more gradual progression over time. Symptoms may also vary from day to day, making individualised rehabilitation particularly important.
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Common Effects of Multiple Sclerosis
People living with MS may experience:
- Muscle weakness
- Difficulty walking
- Reduced balance and coordination
- Muscle stiffness and spasticity
- Fatigue
- Reduced endurance
- Foot drop
- Tremor
- Altered sensation, numbness or tingling
- Pain
- Reduced hand function
- Bladder and bowel changes
- Dizziness
- Visual disturbances
- Cognitive changes affecting memory or concentration
- Increased risk of falls
Not everyone experiences every symptom, and the severity of symptoms can vary considerably between individuals.
What would you like to work towards?
Contact us Let’s discuss your goals and rehabilitation options.
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How Physiotherapy Can Help
Exercise and physiotherapy are now recognised as important components of managing Multiple Sclerosis.
Individually prescribed exercise can support strength, mobility, balance, fitness and quality of life for people with MS. The type and amount of activity should account for symptoms, disability, other health conditions, fatigue and your preferences.
At Equip Rehabilitation, we understand that rehabilitation must be flexible. Some days your body may tolerate a higher training load, while on other days your program may need to be modified to account for fatigue or fluctuating symptoms.
Our aim is to help you stay active while working within your body's capacity.
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Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation at Equip Rehabilitation
Every rehabilitation program begins with a comprehensive neurological assessment.
Together, we identify your priorities and develop a program that supports your long-term goals.
Treatment may include:
Walking Rehabilitation
Improving walking efficiency, endurance and confidence through task-specific gait training.
Balance Training
Exercises designed to improve stability and reduce falls risk during everyday activities.
Fatigue Management
Helping you understand pacing strategies while maintaining an appropriate level of physical activity.
Cardiovascular Exercise
Individualised aerobic exercise to improve endurance, cardiovascular health and physical capacity.
Spasticity Management
Stretching, positioning and movement strategies to reduce muscle stiffness and maintain joint mobility.
Functional Training
Practising meaningful activities such as transfers, stairs, community mobility and recreational activities.
Falls Prevention
Identifying individual falls risks and developing practical strategies to improve safety at home and within the community.
Home Exercise Programs
Structured programs designed to help you continue exercising confidently between physiotherapy sessions.
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Staying active with multiple sclerosis
Regular exercise can support:
- Maintaining mobility
- Preserving muscle strength
- Improving cardiovascular fitness
- Reducing deconditioning
- Improving balance
- Increasing confidence
- Maintaining independence
At Equip Rehabilitation, we work with you to develop realistic exercise routines that fit your lifestyle and remain sustainable over the long term.
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Rehabilitation That Adapts With You
Because MS can change over time, rehabilitation should evolve as your needs change.
Some people may benefit from rehabilitation following a relapse, coordinated with their treating team. Ongoing physiotherapy can support mobility, function and management of deconditioning, but it does not prevent progression of MS.
Depending on your goals, treatment may be provided:
- In your home
- Within the community
- In our neurological rehabilitation gym
This flexibility allows rehabilitation to remain relevant to your everyday life while adapting as your condition changes.
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Why Choose Equip Rehabilitation?
Neurological rehabilitation is our area of expertise.
Our physiotherapists have extensive experience supporting adults living with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions.
We believe rehabilitation should be:
- Individualised
- Evidence-based
- Progressive
- Goal-focused
- Practical
- Enjoyable
Rather than simply treating symptoms, we work alongside participants to build long-term physical capacity and maximise independence.
We regularly collaborate with:
- Neurologists
- Rehabilitation Physicians
- General Practitioners
- Occupational Therapists
- Exercise Physiologists
- Support Coordinators
- Support Workers
- Family members and carers
This collaborative approach helps ensure rehabilitation remains coordinated and centred around your goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is exercise safe if I have Multiple Sclerosis?
Appropriately prescribed exercise is generally safe for people living with MS. Your physiotherapist will tailor activity to your abilities, fatigue, heat sensitivity and other health conditions. New or worsening symptoms should be discussed with your treating team; your program may need to change during a relapse or illness.
Will physiotherapy cure Multiple Sclerosis?
No. Physiotherapy cannot cure MS, but it can help improve mobility, strength, balance, fitness and confidence while supporting long-term independence.
Can physiotherapy help with fatigue?
Yes. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of MS. Physiotherapy can help by improving physical conditioning, teaching pacing strategies and developing an exercise program that matches your body's capacity.
Do you provide home visits?
Yes. Home visits allow rehabilitation to focus on the environments and activities that are most important to you.
Can I attend your neurological rehabilitation gym?
Yes. Many participants benefit from structured strength and conditioning programs within our neurological rehabilitation gym.
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Begin Your Rehabilitation Journey
Living with Multiple Sclerosis presents unique challenges, but remaining active can have a significant impact on maintaining independence and quality of life.
Whether your goal is improving your walking, increasing your strength, reducing falls or simply staying active, Equip Rehabilitation provides evidence-based neurological physiotherapy designed around your individual goals.
Contact our team to learn more about our Multiple Sclerosis rehabilitation services.
Further reading and clinical guidance
- Exercise and physical activity recommendations across the MS disease course
- NICE NG220: multiple sclerosis management
These resources provide background information. Your rehabilitation plan depends on your assessment, goals and treating team’s recommendations.
Discuss your care and funding
Explore home physiotherapy visits, gym rehabilitation and Ashmore clinic appointments.
Contact our team to discuss service suitability, availability, funding arrangements and any referral information needed for your circumstances.
Get in touchGOLD COAST APPOINTMENTS & REFERRALS
Arrange multiple sclerosis (MS) rehabilitation.
Contact Equip directly to discuss physiotherapy at our Ashmore clinic, home visits across the Gold Coast or gym rehabilitation. Tell us your suburb, movement goals and preferred appointment setting so we can confirm suitability and current availability.
GPs, treating teams and support coordinators can make a physiotherapy referral with the person's consent. Include rehabilitation goals, relevant medical information and funding arrangements. Your funding may require a referral, service agreement or other documentation.
For NDIS-funded physiotherapy, Equip accepts self-managed and plan-managed participants only. We are not NDIS-registered and cannot claim NDIA-managed (agency-managed) funding. Read about NDIS physiotherapy and getting started.
Discuss appointments and availabilityLET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR GOALS
Your next step starts
with a conversation.
Tell us what matters to you. We’ll help you explore the right rehabilitation options.