{"id":9166,"date":"2024-12-03T14:41:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T19:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/?page_id=9166"},"modified":"2025-01-27T19:31:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T00:31:13","slug":"multiple-sclerosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/conditions\/multiple-sclerosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiple Sclerosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hero-container hero-container__hero-small_image\">\n  <div class=\"hero hero-small_image\">\n    <div class=\"hero__title_container\">\n      <h1 class=\"hero__title\">\n                  \n              <\/h1>\n              <nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n\t<ol class=\"breadcrumbs__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\">Pages<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n<\/nav>      \n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"hero__image-container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ms-outpatient-ms-institute-0097.jpg?ver=1741213499\" alt=\"A man in a yellow shirt smiles while seated in a harness system, which is being adjusted by two women. They are in a rehabilitation facility with bright lighting and exercise equipment in the background.\"\/>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"idf-block text-content\">\n\t\t<h2>Treatment and care at the MS Institute<\/h2>\n<p>At the Andrew C. Carlos Multiple Sclerosis Institute, we understand the unique challenges of living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and the importance of specialized rehabilitation in enhancing your quality of life. Our comprehensive range of MS services are designed to address the diverse needs of individuals with MS, with a strong focus on promoting mobility, function, and overall well-being. Led by our expert team of healthcare professionals and supported by state-of-the-art facilities, we are committed to guiding you on your rehabilitation journey while helping to optimize your full potential.<\/p>\n<h2>Our approach to treating multiple sclerosis<\/h2>\n<p>Our multiple sclerosis care options encompass a variety of approaches, including medications, physical rehabilitation (including strength training and energy conservation), and experimental therapies. We also provide various supplementary support services tailored to individuals with MS, including educational programs, wellness programs, recreation therapy, and more.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"idf-block text-content\">\n\t\t<h2>Navigating multiple sclerosis<\/h2>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--card-set idf-block list-card-set\">\n  <div class=\"card-set\">\n          <ul>\n                  <li>\n            <div class=\"card clickable\">\n                              <div class=\"card__media\">\n                  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gb-abi-sci-stroke-ms-concussion-imaging-radiology-0087.jpg?ver=1732653844\" alt=\"A medical professional assists a patient in a radiology room. 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Medical equipment is visible in the background.\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card__content\">\n                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">\n                                          <a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/ms-institute\/\" class=\"card__cta\">Treatment Programs<\/a>\n                                      <\/h3>\n                                                  <div class=\"card__body\">\n                    Discover comprehensive treatment options at Shepherd Center\u2019s Multiple Sclerosis Institute.\n                  <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"idf-block text-content\">\n\t\t<h2>Stories of hope<\/h2>\n<p>Real stories from those who\u2019ve experienced remarkable journeys of recovery and resilience. Watch these inspiring videos to see what\u2019s possible and find hope for your own path.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"stories-of-hope-listing\">\n                                                                                                \n        <div class=\"stories-of-hope-listing__item\" >\n                <div class=\"stories-of-hope__video\">\n                    <div class=\"video-embed\">\n  <div class=\"video-embed__media-wrap\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/vDYV2zpc6SM\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Video Poster\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <div class=\"video-embed__video\" title=\"YouTube Video: \" data-vid=\"vDYV2zpc6SM\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"stories-of-hope__content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"stories-of-hope__content-title\">Shepherd has given me the hope to continue to live.<\/h3>\n                                            <p class=\"stories-of-hope__content-name\">Cecilia Jefferson, Georgia                        <\/p>\n                                                                <p class=\"stories-of-hope__content-desc\">Multiple Sclerosis<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                                                                                \n        <div class=\"stories-of-hope-listing__item\" >\n                <div class=\"stories-of-hope__video\">\n                    <div class=\"video-embed\">\n  <div class=\"video-embed__media-wrap\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/dana-berry-video-still.jpg\" alt=\"It's not a death sentence, you can still live life to the fullest, you've just got to figure out your new normal.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n              <div class=\"video-embed__video\" title=\"YouTube Video: \" data-vid=\"LT2h0yw5o94\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  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