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In a recent article by Dr. Timothy Vollmer of the Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center, exercise was acknowledged as facilitating significant recovery of function in MS patients.
To quote Dr. Vollmer
"The fourth way to recover
function is to implement what we
have learned about developing
cognitive reserve—it’s using exercise
and rehabilitation more effectively.
And, recognizing it’s not a three-week
activity—it’s a life-long activity. It’s
maximizing health related activities
that facilitate rewiring in the brain. As
we get more effective in shutting off
the inflammatory attack, we are seeing
more and more benefit from exercise.
That’s been very apparent in our
clinical practice with patients who are
on Tysabri. It’s remarkable how much
recovery of function they get from the
therapy if they have an effective exercise
program. It’s not been really studied—
but we are moving in that direction."
You can read the whole article "Where is the cure" and more at:
http://www.mscenter.org/images/stori...2010lowres.pdf
To quote Dr. Vollmer
"The fourth way to recover
function is to implement what we
have learned about developing
cognitive reserve—it’s using exercise
and rehabilitation more effectively.
And, recognizing it’s not a three-week
activity—it’s a life-long activity. It’s
maximizing health related activities
that facilitate rewiring in the brain. As
we get more effective in shutting off
the inflammatory attack, we are seeing
more and more benefit from exercise.
That’s been very apparent in our
clinical practice with patients who are
on Tysabri. It’s remarkable how much
recovery of function they get from the
therapy if they have an effective exercise
program. It’s not been really studied—
but we are moving in that direction."
You can read the whole article "Where is the cure" and more at:
http://www.mscenter.org/images/stori...2010lowres.pdf