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Exercises For Multiple Sclerosis

Brad Hamler

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Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
15 August 2006
A specially-designed, easy-to-follow program to feel better and improve your quality of life.

A specially-designed, easy-to-follow program to feel better and improve your quality

of life.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating disease that damages the central

nervous system. It affects nearly 400,000 Americans with daily fatigue, loss of coordination

and balance, and muscle spasms or spasticity-and it has no cure. Now, research shows

that MS symptoms can be reduced through exercise, making living with MS a little

easier. Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis tells you how to improve your daily symptoms,

especially fatigue and mobility.

Written by a licensed postrehabilitation specialist

who has worked extensively with MS patients, Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis provides

a tested program. An essential reference for anyone who suffers from MS, it will

show you-

.

How daily exercise can help reduce your fatigue

.

How to increase physical

strength while decreasing spasticity

.

How to compensate for loss of balance and

coordination while walking

.

Why medical treatments are just not enough

If you

or someone you know suffers from MS, you need this book. With an easy-to-follow,

simple workout designed to adapt to many energy levels, Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis will help MS sufferers to achieve a healthier, happier, more productive life.
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Imprint:   Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 228mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 11mm
Weight:   298g
ISBN:   9781578262274
ISBN 10:   1578262275
Pages:   154
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Table of Contents Foreword by Ben W. Thrower, M.D. Introduction: Maintenance Is Progress Part I: About Multiple Sclerosis Chapter 1: What Is Multiple Sclerosis? Chapter 2: Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis Chapter 3: Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Chapter 4: Treatment of Symptoms Chapter 5: The Benefits of Exercise Part II: Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis Chapter 6: Gait Analysis Chapter 7: Core/Ab Training Chapter 8: Resistance Training Chapter 9: A Positive Mental Approach Part III: The Workouts Conclusion: You Inspire Me Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Training Log Appendix C: Resources

Brad Hamler is a fitness professional with more than twenty years of experience in the field. Certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the American Council on Exercise, and the American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals, he spent the last several years as a postrehabilitation specialist working extensively with MS patients.

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