Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis: A Safe and Effective Program to Fight Fatigue, Build Strength, and Improve Balance (Paperback)

Brad Hamler

ISBN 10: 1578262275 / ISBN 13: 9781578262274

Published by Healthy Living Books, New York, 2006

About this Item

Paperback. Improve Balance. Fight the impact of MS through fitness with specially designed exercises. In the U.S. alone, approximately 400,000 people have multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. There are a variety of symptoms of MS and it affects people in different ways, but there is no cure. Fitness can help strengthen debilitated bodies, and make living with the disease a little easier. "Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis" outlines a detailed exercise plan that can help MS sufferers overcome their symptoms, especially fatigue and mobility problems. The latest book in the popular "Exercises for" series, "Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis" provides a tested program for people living with MS, making it an essential reference for anyone who suffers from MS. The exercises are clearly photographed in easy-to-follow sequences and contain complete descriptions. If you or someone you know suffers from MS, you need this book. "Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis" will help MS sufferers to achieve a healthier, happier, more productive life. 100 photos. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis: A Safe and Effective Program to Fight Fatigue, Build Strength, and Improve Balance (Paperback)
• Publisher: Healthy Living Books, New York
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1578262275
• ISBN 13: 9781578262274
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.