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¹Department of Public Health, Section of Sport Science, Aarhus University, Denmark.

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Exercise therapy offers a safe and effective nonpharmacological approach for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, improving physical function and cognitive abilities. This intervention positively impacts both functional capacity and brain health in individuals with MS.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Neuroscience

Background:

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease.
Nonpharmacological therapies are increasingly important for managing MS symptoms.
Exercise is a potential therapeutic intervention for MS.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of exercise therapy in multiple sclerosis patients.
To assess the impact of exercise on physical function, cognition, and brain structure in MS.
To determine if exercise therapy is a viable adjunct to standard MS care.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of exercise interventions in multiple sclerosis.
Analysis of studies reporting on physical function, neurological symptoms, and cognitive performance.
Inclusion of data on brain volume and relapse rates.

Main Results:

Exercise therapy is generally safe for MS patients, with only transient symptom worsening possible.
Clinically significant improvements in physical function were observed.
Positive effects on brain volume and cognitive function were noted.
Exercise did not increase the risk of relapses.

Conclusions:

Exercise therapy is a safe and potent nonpharmacological intervention for multiple sclerosis.
It provides beneficial effects on functional capacity and cognitive health.
Exercise should be considered an adjunct to task-specific training for optimal outcomes in MS.