Exercise and multiple sclerosis

Ponichtera-Mulcare, J. A.

doi:10.1249/00005768-199304000-00007

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“…6 MS typically is diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40 years and is currently the most common cause of acquired neurologic disability among women. 7 MS is categorized by four common patterns, typically defined by relapse. 6 The most common pattern of MS is relapsing-remitting, which is characterized by the sudden worsening of symptoms or the appearance of new symptoms (referred to as an exacerbation, relapse, flare-up, or attack).…”

Section: Ultiple Sclerosis (Ms) Is a Progressive Neurologic Diseasementioning

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“…6 The most common pattern of MS is relapsing-remitting, which is characterized by the sudden worsening of symptoms or the appearance of new symptoms (referred to as an exacerbation, relapse, flare-up, or attack). 7 This is followed by a period of improvement (remission), which may include complete or partial recovery from MS symptoms; the exacerbation may range from mild to severe, with a typical duration lasting from a few days to several weeks. 6 This form of MS affects approximately 80%-90% of individuals diagnosed with MS.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Primary progressive MS represents approximately 10% of cases at the onset of the disease and is characterized by a steady disease progression and decline in function from onset, with no acute attacks or remissions. 6,7 MS symptoms include fatigue, imbalance, spasticity, chronic pain, cognitive impairment, bladder and bowel dysfunction, visual and speech impairments, depression, sensory disturbance, and impaired mobility. [5][6][7][8] It is estimated that up to 90% of individuals with MS experience impaired mobility, 75%-95% experience fatigue, and over 85% experience chronic pain.…”

Section: Ultiple Sclerosis (Ms) Is a Progressive Neurologic Diseasementioning

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“…6,7 MS symptoms include fatigue, imbalance, spasticity, chronic pain, cognitive impairment, bladder and bowel dysfunction, visual and speech impairments, depression, sensory disturbance, and impaired mobility. [5][6][7][8] It is estimated that up to 90% of individuals with MS experience impaired mobility, 75%-95% experience fatigue, and over 85% experience chronic pain. 9 Moreover, individuals with MS report high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, independent of specific physical disability.…”

Section: Ultiple Sclerosis (Ms) Is a Progressive Neurologic Diseasementioning

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Therapeutic Yoga: Symptom Management for Multiple Sclerosis

Rogers

MacDonald

2015

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common autoimmune inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, affecting over 2.3 million people worldwide. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the age of disease onset is typically between 20 and 40 years, with a higher incidence in women. Individuals with MS experience a wide range of symptoms, including declining physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms (e.g., fatigue, imbalance, spasticity, chronic pain, cognitive impairment, bladder and bowel dysfunction, visual and speech impairments, depression, sensory disturbance, and mobility impairment). To date, both the cause of and cure for MS remain unknown. In recent years, more individuals with MS have been pursuing alternative methods of treatment to manage symptoms of the disease, including mind-body therapies such as yoga, meditation, breathing, and relaxation techniques.It has been suggested that the practice of yoga may be a safe and effective way of managing symptoms of MS. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to summarize the most relevant literature on exercise and mindbody modalities to treat MS symptoms and, more specifically, the benefits and potential role of yoga as an alternative treatment of symptom management for individuals with MS. The article also discusses future directions for research.

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Section: Ultiple Sclerosis (Ms) Is a Progressive Neurologic Diseasementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ultiple Sclerosis (Ms) Is a Progressive Neurologic Diseasementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ultiple Sclerosis (Ms) Is a Progressive Neurologic Diseasementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ultiple Sclerosis (Ms) Is a Progressive Neurologic Diseasementioning

confidence: 99%

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Therapeutic Yoga: Symptom Management for Multiple Sclerosis

Rogers

MacDonald

2015

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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“…Some types of MS have stretches of periods in which symptoms worsen and these called "attacks" or "relapses" [1,2]. Persons with MS are typically less active [3] and have reduced their levels of activity for many reasons, such as the fear of relapse, less physical resistance and fatigue [4][5][6]. Fatigue is a sense of physical tiredness and lack of energy, distinct from sadness or weakness [7].…”

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More Stamina, a Gamified mHealth Solution for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: Research Through Design (Preprint)

Giunti¹,

Mylonopoulou²,

Rivera-Romero³

2017

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Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the world's most common neurologic disorders. Fatigue is one of most common symptoms that persons with MS experience, having significant impact on their quality of life and limiting their activity levels. Self-management strategies are used to support them in the care of their health. Mobile health (mHealth) solutions are a way to offer persons with chronic conditions tools to successfully manage their symptoms and problems. Gamification is a current trend among mHealth apps used to create engaging user experiences and is suggested to be effective for behavioral change. To be effective, mHealth solutions need to be designed to specifically meet the intended audience needs. User-centered design (UCD) is a design philosophy that proposes placing endusers' needs and characteristics in the center of software design and development and involving users early in the different phases of the software life cycle. There is a current gap in mHealth apps for persons with MS which presents an interesting area to explore.

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Contractile properties and fatigue of quadriceps muscles in multiple sclerosis

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Functional characteristics of electrically stimulated quadriceps muscles of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) were determined to investigate whether adaptations in muscle properties contribute to the higher fatigability of these patients. The estimated maximal isometric force generating capacity of MS patients was only 11.2% (P < 0.05) lower than control subjects. However, the patients were only able to voluntarily exert 75 ± 22% (n = 12) of their maximal capacity, against 94 ± 6% (n = 7) for the control subjects. There were no differences in muscle speed, suggesting that muscle fiber distribution was not different in the MS patients due to reduced muscle usage. During a series of repeated contractions, greater decrements occurred in isometric force and in maximal rate of force rise in the MS patients (by 31.3 ± 10.3% and 50.1 ± 10.0%, respectively; n = 13) than control subjects (23.8 ± 6.6% and 39.0 ± 8.1%, n = 15), suggesting a lower oxidative capacity. The results indicate that increasing the mass of their muscles by training may help to reduce the excessive muscle fatigue of MS patients. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Muscle Nerve 23: 1534–1541, 2000

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Exercise and multiple sclerosis

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Therapeutic Yoga: Symptom Management for Multiple Sclerosis

Therapeutic Yoga: Symptom Management for Multiple Sclerosis

More Stamina, a Gamified mHealth Solution for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: Research Through Design (Preprint)

Contractile properties and fatigue of quadriceps muscles in multiple sclerosis

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