Gaining Ground: How Hip-Sled Innovations Are Helping MS Patients Move with Confidence
Mobility is something most people take for granted—until it starts slipping away. For those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), walking, standing, or even simple movements can become daily challenges. Muscle weakness, fatigue, and poor coordination make staying active hard. But innovative exercise solutions are now changing that. Among them, the hip-sled machine is emerging as a key tool for improving strength and motion in a safe, effective way. By supporting controlled lower-body movement, hip-sled innovations are giving MS patients a fresh way to regain mobility—and reclaim independence. Facing the Mobility Hurdle in MS MS affects the nervous system, often making it difficult for the brain to send signals to the rest of the body. As a result, people with MS experience symptoms like leg weakness, unsteady gait, and trouble keeping their balance. These issues often lead to fear—fear of falling, fear of getting hurt, and fear of trying to move. The longer a person avoids movement, th...