Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. In people with MS, their immune system targets the myelin sheath that covers the nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord, thereby degrading it. This, in turn, causes communication problems between the brain and the rest of the peripheral organs. Over time, however, a severe degree of MS can cause not only damage to the myelin sheath but also to the nerves.
With irreversible damage to the nerves, the person affected with MS may never be able to utilize his muscles normally ever again. MS does not have a cure as of the moment, but the competent scientists at the Neuroscience Center of Florida Foundation, Inc. (NSCFF) are now looking into different ways how they can effectively manage or even cure the disease.
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The team at NSCFF are providing a band exercise program to help patients manage symptoms associated with MS. The program consists of exercise regimens that use resistant elastic bands which are adapted to the different levels of disability. There has been research that band exercising can improve the hip strength of MS patients, helping them boost their motor skills. It directly addresses hip weakness since it is the primary deterrent that negatively affects the patient’s way of life.
Patients undergoing the band exercise process learn to exercise effectively without incurring any injuries or traumatizing their muscles. Additionally, patients can improve their overall core strength and balance and as well as combat fatigue and weakness.
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Patrick Dwyer, a financial advisor, is an active supporter of the Neuroscience Centers of Florida Foundation, Inc. (NSCFF), an organization that provides comprehensive and coordinated care to patients with neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis. More on the organizations he supports here.
