Question

An individual with multiple sclerosis is seeing an OTR for intervention. The client has difficulty managing fatigue and spasticity during daily occupations. Which recommendation is the BEST for the OTR to make?

1) Cognitive compensation
2) Pain tolerance program
3) Exercise programs
4) Employment changes

Answer 1

The best recommendation for an OTR assisting a client with multiple sclerosis managing fatigue and spasticity during daily occupations is exercise programs.

Step-by-step explanation:

For an individual with multiple sclerosis experiencing difficulty managing fatigue and spasticity during daily occupations, the BEST recommendation for the Occupational Therapist (OTR) would be to suggest exercise programs. Exercise has been shown to help manage fatigue and spasticity in individuals with multiple sclerosis. It is recommended to engage in low intensity or skill-based activities, moderate exercise programs (about 1 hour per day), or endurance programs (about 1-3 hours per day of moderate to high-intensity exercise).