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Various senior experts answering your questions

27 January 2025

Question: What is it? How can one access a rehabilitation psychologist? Answer: Rehabilitation psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and

Dr. Adi Lavi-Rotenberg, Specialist Rehabilitation Psychologist, Rambam Health Care Campus, Expert Member of ITA – The Israeli Association for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Lecturer in the Department of Community Mental Health at the University of Haifa
27 January 2025

Question: I’ve been advised to engage in physical activity, but I lack motivation and desire. This is critical—are there any clinics or private individuals who

Eitan Weiss – Physiotherapist, Rowing Coach for MS Patients – “MS Vikings”
Ms. Sheli Varod – Certified sex therapist, M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Ph.D. in Sexual Behavior. Specializes in therapy for women, men, and couples. Lecturer at Tel Aviv University and Haifa University, and host of sexuality podcasts in collaboration with the International Society for Sexual Medicine
27 January 2025

Question: How can I prevent deterioration in upper limbs, balance, and mental abilities? Answer: To prevent deterioration in upper limbs, it is recommended to: Use

Dr. Harel-Katz Hagit – Occupational Therapist B.OT, PhD, Diabetes Educator, Clalit Health Services, Haifa and Western Galilee Region, Neurological Rehabilitation Institute, Kiryat Bialik
27 January 2025

Question: What can be done to prevent deterioration in the upper limbs, balance, and mental capacity? Answer: Multiple sclerosis (MS) can affect various systems and

Ms. Or Yungman – Occupational Therapist, Head of the Occupational Therapy Department, MS Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer
27 January 2025

Question: At what stage should I apply for recognition by the National Insurance Institute (NII)? Is it automatic? Answer: Recognition by the NII can be

Talor Sharon – Social Worker (MSW), Psychotherapist, Head of the Psychosocial Department, and Group Facilitator at the Israeli Multiple Sclerosis Society.
27 January 2025

Question: After an episode of optic neuritis, is there full recovery of the optic nerve a year later? Should tests be performed? Answer: Approximately one

Dr. Shlomo Dotan – Senior Specialist in Ophthalmology and Neuro-Ophthalmology, Senior Physician in the Neuro-Ophthalmology Unit at the Eye Department, Sourasky Medical Center, Ichilov Tel Aviv
27 January 2025

Question: What is it? How can I reach a rehabilitation psychologist? Answer: Rehabilitation psychologists are professionals who have completed at least a master’s degree in

Cohen Inbal – Rehabilitation Psychology Intern – Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa
26 January 2025

Question: My mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) over 20 years ago.  She is, of course, receiving official and regular treatment and taking the

Ms. Hadas Hardon – Clinical Dietitian, Coordinator of the “Healthy Lifestyle for MS Patients” Clinic, Maccabi
26 January 2025

Question: From what stage is it advisable to apply for recognition by the National Insurance Institute? Is it done automatically? Answer: I will address this

Ms. Leah Baruch – Social Worker, MSW, Health Specialist, formerly of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer
26 January 2025

Question: I’ve been recommended to do physical activity, but I lack motivation and desire, which is critical. Are there any specialized centers or private trainers

Dr. Ofek Hadas – Department of Physiotherapy, Zefat Academic College
26 January 2025

Question: What is it, and how can I access a rehabilitation psychologist? Answer: A rehabilitation psychologist is a specialist trained to support individuals with physical

Dr. Ayala Bloch – Rehabilitation Psychologist and Expert Neuropsychologist, CEO and Professional Director of the National Institute for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation.
Attorney Linoy Olnik – Linoy Olnik Law Office – Attorney Linoy Olnik has been volunteering for years, offering a free initial consultation and a special discount for association members on legal advice and representation in dealings with authorities. She has also been a volunteer lecturer for many years at the association’s seminars.
26 January 2025

Question: Who is speech therapy suitable for, and how can I access it? Answer: Speech therapy is relevant for anyone experiencing difficulties with: Language: Word-finding

Ms. Hadar Baz – MA, Speech Therapist, Sheba Tel HaShomer Rehabilitation Hospital.
26 January 2025

Question: Are there exercises to prevent urinary incontinence? Answer: If you mean physiotherapy, the answer is yes. It’s essential to differentiate between stress urinary incontinence

Dr. Aharoni Shahar – Specialist in Urological Surgery, Functional Urology Unit, Rabin Medical Center (Beilinson and Sharon)
30 December 2018

See what is known about the effectiveness and safety of CAM strategies — and how to integrate complementary or alternative medicines into comprehensive MS care.

Complementary & Alternative Medicines
29 December 2018

Research is essential to finding solutions that change the lives of people with MS, particularly the psychosocial symptoms of the disease. These include both cognitive

Psychosocial Aspects of MS
29 December 2018

MS poses additional challenges, but it also enriches relationships and brings people closer together. Overview Important relationships take effort and energy — even without the

Relationships
29 December 2018

Spirituality may be thought of as that which gives meaning and a feeling of vitality to one’s life. When people connect with their spirituality, they

Spiritual Well-Being
03 July 2018

SUMMARY c A study of more than 2,000 people with MS in Sweden suggests that people who had occupational exposure to organic solvents and certain

Study Finds Exposure to Organic Solvents, Smoking and MS Genes Interact to Increase Risk of Getting MS
19 March 2018

Seven principles to improve quality of life with MS based on the insights and experience of people affected by MS and the organisations and professions

Seven principles to improve quality of life with MS
16 March 2018

SUMMARY A team investigated health records and identified 2,312 people diagnosed with MS in two Canadian provinces. Over an average of more than 10 years,

Study Suggests Treating Psychiatric Problems in MS May Reduce Later Progressive Disability
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