Multiple Sclerosis Fact Sheet
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by: The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system and causes gradual destruction of myelin (demyelination) and transection of neuron axons patches throughout the brain and spinal cord . Myelin, the fatty material surrounding the nerves, is destroyed, leading to symptoms such as muscle weakness/paresis/paralysis, spasticity/tremor, and impaired balance, lack of coordination, heat sensitivity, and fatigue.
Read the full text of "Multiple Sclerosis Fact Sheet" on the NCPAD Website HERE
Table of Contents:
by: The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system and causes gradual destruction of myelin (demyelination) and transection of neuron axons patches throughout the brain and spinal cord . Myelin, the fatty material surrounding the nerves, is destroyed, leading to symptoms such as muscle weakness/paresis/paralysis, spasticity/tremor, and impaired balance, lack of coordination, heat sensitivity, and fatigue.
Read the full text of "Multiple Sclerosis Fact Sheet" on the NCPAD Website HERE
Table of Contents:
- Importance of Exercise
- Types of Training
- Important Considerations
- Cardiovascular Training
- Strength Training
- Flexibility Training
- Note
- Organizations
- References
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