A specially tailored program focused on balance and eye-movement exercises can help multiple sclerosis (MS) patients improve balance, dizziness, fatigue, and quality of life, according to a study published in the journal Neurology.

The study is titled “Efficacy of Balance and Eye-Movement Exercises for Persons With Multiple Sclerosis (BEEMS).”

Balance impairment is a common symptom in patients with MS, and it can limit mobility and affect the ability to work and perform daily tasks. It is known that balance depends to a degree on sensory systems, including vision. Patients with MS often experience visionproblems, which can affect their capacity to correct inappropriate movements. In turn, that can lead to further balance issues.

Despite this known association between sensory systems and balance, most rehabilitation strategies to improve balance and gait currently focus on improving strength and nonspecific balance activities.

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