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Improving the symptoms and quality of life: for people living with Multiple Sclerosis through exercise and physiotherapy
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Improving the symptoms and quality of life: for people living with Multiple Sclerosis through exercise and physiotherapy
Coote, Susan; Larkin, Aidan
Date:
2016
Publication type:
Report
Abstract:
There are over 9,000 people living with
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Ireland. While
there have been significant advances in
pharmaceutical treatments to reduce the
rate and severity of MS relapses, exercise and
rehabilitation remain the cornerstone for the
treatment of the symptoms and resulting
disability for people with MS.
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non-peer-reviewed
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