I have taken excerpts from the following that have not already been mentioned. I like this page because most of what's listed here are general recommendations for the public as well as what they've called "9 Exercises for Advancing MS". I think it's important to consider all of the options and find what works best- just like all people must do. I appreciate the broad scope presented here for people with MS, hopefully providing inspiration and guidance. What I learn from my father is not to be discouraged, but use the benefits of any and all of these options that work for you to help you strengthen and stabilize your body in the best way you can.
http://www.healthline.com/health/multiple-sclerosis/exercises#1
Weight Lifting
The real power of weight lifting isn’t what you see on the outside, but what’s happening inside. Strength training not only can help your body become stronger and rebound faster from injury, but also keep you less prone to injury in the first place. For those reasons, people with MS may wish to undertake a weight or resistance-training activity. Routines can be tailored to your specific needs, and as always, it’s important you check with a trained physical therapist or trainer first.
The real power of weight lifting isn’t what you see on the outside, but what’s happening inside. Strength training not only can help your body become stronger and rebound faster from injury, but also keep you less prone to injury in the first place. For those reasons, people with MS may wish to undertake a weight or resistance-training activity. Routines can be tailored to your specific needs, and as always, it’s important you check with a trained physical therapist or trainer first.
Stretches
Stretching, much like yoga, allows the body to breathe, calms the mind, and stimulates muscles. Stretching can help increase range of motion, decrease muscle tension, and build muscle stamina.
Stretching, much like yoga, allows the body to breathe, calms the mind, and stimulates muscles. Stretching can help increase range of motion, decrease muscle tension, and build muscle stamina.
Balance Ball
MS affects the cerebellum in the brain, the part of your brain that is responsible for balance and coordination. If you are having trouble maintaining balance, a balance ball may be useful in training the major muscle groups and other sensory organs in your body to compensate for your balance and coordination difficulties. Balance or medicine balls can also be used in strength training.
MS affects the cerebellum in the brain, the part of your brain that is responsible for balance and coordination. If you are having trouble maintaining balance, a balance ball may be useful in training the major muscle groups and other sensory organs in your body to compensate for your balance and coordination difficulties. Balance or medicine balls can also be used in strength training.
Martial Arts
Some forms of martial arts, such as t’ai chi, are very low-impact. T’ai chi has become popular for people with MS because it builds core strength, flexibility, and balance.
Some forms of martial arts, such as t’ai chi, are very low-impact. T’ai chi has become popular for people with MS because it builds core strength, flexibility, and balance.
Moderate exercise—which is any exercise that raises your pulse and increases your respiration rate—offers many health benefits and may even help you have better control over your bladder. Aerobics is a great way to boost your body’s natural defense system, ease symptoms of MS, and build stamina.
Recumbent Bicycling
Traditional bicycling may pose too many challenges for a person with MS. However, modified bicycling, such as recumbent bicycling, can be very helpful. You still perform the same functions as you would on a traditional bicycle, but you don’t have to worry about balance and coordination because you’ll be peddling on stationary exercise equipment.
Traditional bicycling may pose too many challenges for a person with MS. However, modified bicycling, such as recumbent bicycling, can be very helpful. You still perform the same functions as you would on a traditional bicycle, but you don’t have to worry about balance and coordination because you’ll be peddling on stationary exercise equipment.
Sports
Sports activities, such as basketball, handball, golf, and tennis can be modified for a person with MS. Horseback riding also promotes balance, coordination, and strength. For a person who was very physically active prior to being diagnosed with MS, reclaiming a bit of normalcy with a favorite sport may be very beneficial to both your physical and mental health.
Sports activities, such as basketball, handball, golf, and tennis can be modified for a person with MS. Horseback riding also promotes balance, coordination, and strength. For a person who was very physically active prior to being diagnosed with MS, reclaiming a bit of normalcy with a favorite sport may be very beneficial to both your physical and mental health.
Things to Keep in Mind While Exercising
If you’re unable to physically keep up with the demands of a twenty or thirty-minute exercise routine, you can to split it up. Short, five-minute periods of exercise can be just as beneficial to your health.
If you’re unable to physically keep up with the demands of a twenty or thirty-minute exercise routine, you can to split it up. Short, five-minute periods of exercise can be just as beneficial to your health.
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