Tailored Physical Activity Programs for MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS), an inflammatory demyelinating disease of the CNS, is a chronic illness with an unpredictable course. For many years, patients with MS have been advised to avoid exercise because of excessive fatigue and thermosensitivity. However, with appropriate planning, patients with MS can gain a number of benefits from an exercise programme, at least in the short term. These benefits include:
In addition, improved fitness reduces morbidity resulting from cardiovascular disease and other illnesses that develop as a consequence of immobility.
For an overview of the treatment of MS, refer to the article entitled 'Traditional treatment still essential for patients with MS' [Drugs & Therapy Perspectives 1999 Nov 22; 14 (11): 7-10].
Multiple sclerosis (MS), an inflammatory demyelinating disease of the CNS, is a chronic illness with an unpredictable course. For many years, patients with MS have been advised to avoid exercise because of excessive fatigue and thermosensitivity. However, with appropriate planning, patients with MS can gain a number of benefits from an exercise programme, at least in the short term. These benefits include:
improved fitness
improved ability to perform everyday tasks
reduced depression and anxiety
improved measures of well-being
reduced fatigue
increased strength.
In addition, improved fitness reduces morbidity resulting from cardiovascular disease and other illnesses that develop as a consequence of immobility.
For an overview of the treatment of MS, refer to the article entitled 'Traditional treatment still essential for patients with MS' [Drugs & Therapy Perspectives 1999 Nov 22; 14 (11): 7-10].