Exercise and lifestyle physical activity recommendations for people with multiple sclerosis throughout the disease course.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To provide clinicians who treat multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with evidence-based or expert opinion-based recommendations for promoting exercise and lifestyle physical activity across disability levels.

Methods

The National MS Society ("Society") convened clinical and research experts in the fields of MS, exercise, rehabilitation, and physical activity to (1) reach consensus on optimal exercise and lifestyle physical activity recommendations for individuals with MS at disability levels 0-9.0 on the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and (2) identify and address barriers/facilitators for participation.

Recommendations

Based on current evidence and expert opinion, the Society makes the following recommendations, endorsed by the Consortium of Multiple

SUBMITTER: Kalb R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7575303 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature