FREE BOOKLET DOWNLOAD: "MS Essentials 21: Exercise and physiotherapy: How exercise can help people with MS improve their quality of life" [UK MS Society]

Exercise helps to keep us fit and it does not have to be a chore. That is as much the case for people with multiple sclerosis as anyone else. But what is right for one person who has this very variable, often fluctuating condition may not be right for another.

This new 20-page booklet from the MS Society sets out to help people with MS find the exercise regime which will suit them best and fit into their lives. It begins by explaining how regular exercise can help minimise loss of muscle strength and fitness, unwanted changes in weight and weakened bones.

Different types are described, ranging from aerobics and using small weights to stretching and posture exercises. The booklet also suggests particular exercises for specific MS symptoms, including fatigue, balance, continence problems, anxiety and depression. It describes how physiotherapy can help to improve movement and other function of the body, and how to go about getting the treatment. A section is devoted to exercise for those more seriously affected by MS. CLICK HERE