Here’s a good, basic, article from United Spinal: Exercising With Multiple Sclerosis: It’s Not Rocket Science One mistake that many people make when they start exercising regularly—whether it’s lifting weights, circuit training, or performing cardio—is focusing on what everyone else…
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From today’s paper: On Labor Day that year Clark’s sister was able to talk her through an attack, which was brought on by the stress of planning to go away for the weekend. After that, she was able to stop…
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Liz writes: At some point it just feels sucky to be around people having fun if they expect you to also be all fun-having when you can’t. I have to go off by myself a little at that point to…
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Thanks to Ziggi at Wheelchair Diffusion for the link to the NARCOMS presentation on MS and physical activity. Some excerpts: Less than two out of three responders (57%) recalled their treating physician ever having recommended exercise to them. The main…
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Last week, I could stand briefly unassisted, walk with forearm crutches for short distances, dress myself, roll over in bed, and do 5K in under 35 minutes. This week, not so much. Last weekend I went up to the YMCA…
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Way back when, it was kindly pointed out to me that it’s hard to have MS, a full time job, and an exercise program. Well, I don’t have a full time job any more, so it’s time to get cracking….
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