Fatigue is one of the most common and disabling symptoms for people living with multiple sclerosis. About 80 percent of individuals with MS say they’ve experienced a lack of physical or mental energy that interferes with their daily activities, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. To help improve function, movement, and muscle strength, a health care provider may recommend a regular exercise program to prevent deconditioning. Scientists from Spain recently took a closer look at how physical exercise may reduce MS fatigue, evaluating the effectiveness of different types of activity based on disease severity. Based on patient-reported data from 58 randomized control trials representing 2,644 participants diagnosed with MS, the study found that combining different types of exercise is the most effective approach for improving both physical and total fatigue.
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