Can adaptive equipment reduce pain for people with ALS?

Using adaptive equipment puts less strain on progressively weaker muscles of a person living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). For example, using a cane, walker, rollator or wheelchair lessens pain on leg muscles. Pain and discomfort in upper limbs can be reduced by using adaptive equipment for eating, driving, and home assistance devices to control the temperature, music, or door openings. Pain management for ALS is typically based on a combination of approaches that include physical therapy, massage, and medications.