Can Multiple Sclerosis Exercises Help?
Depending on the severity of multiple sclerosis, exercises can mean different things to different people. Very recently I attended a number of sessions of physiotherapy. My initial reaction was that the exercises were much too gentle and would not have any effect nor make any improvement on my balance with which I was having an issue. The programme was to last for six sessions and to be honest it took about a convincing to get me back for the second one. I am however glad that I completed the full programme, because gentle and they were, I saw a definite improvement even after six sessions. The exercises included a number of different balance related exercises, arm exercises and leg exercises. I suffer from the relapsing remitting type of MS and am quite fortunate to be relatively mobile. When I’m feeling good, which is now most of the time I am able to attend the local gym and use most of the exercise machines available. I know my capabilities and I know not to push too hard. I guess
