Exercise prescription for patients with multiple sclerosis

This article looks at how specific designed exercise programs can improve Multiple sclerosis patient’s strength, endurance, balance, coordination and combat fatigue.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to understand the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis and how exercise can improve mental and physical symptoms that MS patients struggle with.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The mental and physical symptoms associated with Multiple Sclerosis.
2. The effect of aerobic exercise on MS patients’ symptoms.
3. The effect of resistance exercise on MS patients’ symptoms.
4. The effect of flexibility and balance exercises on MS patients’ symptoms.
5. General guidelines for exercise recommendations for the MS population.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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