It’s no secret that regular exercise can benefit people living with MS. Whether it’s a workout routine you’ve implemented yourself or a formal program directed by a physical or occupational therapist, keeping our bodies active is well-recognized as an important component of staying healthy and living your best life.
But we also know that living with MS isn’t as straightforward as the Active Lifestyle influencers and YouTube trainers can sometimes make it seem.
From fatigue to outright exhaustion, and from minor muscle weakness to more serious mobility challenges, those of us living along the entire spectrum of MS symptoms understand all too well that simply getting up in the morning and starting your day with a rigorous workout isn’t always an attainable goal.
So how do we balance the need for movement with the realities of MS?
In this issue we’ll explore the science that underpins movement and its benefits. We’ll start with a look at mobility challenges in MS — the science behind what’s happening, and whether it’s directly related to MS or not. We’ll hear from real people living with MS who’ve incorporated movement into their lives, and a physical therapist who’s focused much of his work on the unique challenges of MS. And we’ll look at how even the daily, routine movement of our typical lives can be an important component in overall health.
