Multiple Sclerosis Exercise Part 4

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So as a person living with multiple sclerosis, exercise can only benefit you. But what kind of exercises are you supposed to do with your limitations? Basically, begin by doing whatever you can. The main thing is to do whatever you can do safely.

You may be able to start out with an aerobically intense exercise routine. Especially if you have been doing this before your diagnosis. If and when the course of your MS progresses, you can adjust your program to meet your needs. A PT or physical therapist can help you set up a multiple sclerosis exercise program and revise it when the time comes.

Types of exercises

Here is a short list of exercises you may be able to do:

Yoga
Adaptive Tai Chi
Water Aerobics
Stretch Bands
Walking
Bicycling
Weight lifting
Pilates

All of these can be modified to fit your particular abilities. Also, there are so many more possibilities that you could come up with. This is just a short list of the exercises you can do.

How can you make your multiple sclerosis exercise program a positive one? One that you will want to continue doing for years to come. Make sure that you are not overdoing it. No pain, no gain is not an MS mantra.

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