Exercise and MS?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:01 am
I am considering buying a treadmill for exercise purposes. My rationale being that if I regularly exercise walking the brain will form new axonal connections and my ability to walk will increase. It also has the added benefit of handrails for when things get a bit wobbly
However a motorised treadmill is a reasonably substantial investment. As such I wondered if anyone had any experience of this. I don't want to spring for one of these, only to find out that it's of little use to me.
I have read various conflicting reports on the value of exercise for those with MS. Some reports say that it has value. Others postulate that we have an 'energy bank' and that we should conserve our energy as much as possible throughout the day.
I will try and discuss this with my physio but there is a vast sum of experience on this board and all input is welcome.
Robin
However a motorised treadmill is a reasonably substantial investment. As such I wondered if anyone had any experience of this. I don't want to spring for one of these, only to find out that it's of little use to me.
I have read various conflicting reports on the value of exercise for those with MS. Some reports say that it has value. Others postulate that we have an 'energy bank' and that we should conserve our energy as much as possible throughout the day.
I will try and discuss this with my physio but there is a vast sum of experience on this board and all input is welcome.
Robin