| Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis: A Safe and Effective Program to Fight Fatigue, Build Strength, and Improve Balance Contributor(s): Hamler, Brad (Author), Thrower, Ben W. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1578262275 ISBN-13: 9781578262274 Publisher: Hatherleigh Press OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2006 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Genetic - Health & Fitness | Exercise - General - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain) |
| Dewey: 616.834 |
| LCCN: 2006017939 |
| Series: Exercises for |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 6.04" W x 8.94" (0.63 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
