Physical activity and irreversible disability in multiple sclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that may result in the progressive worsening of disability. Recent research has identified physical activity as a behavioral correlate of disability in MS. The current review highlights that previous research has generally included samples with minimal disability and provides a rationale for considering physical activity as an influence of disability in the second stage of MS.
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Robert W
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Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 906 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, USA. robmotl@uiuc.edu
D000054:Acceleration; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D018450:Disease Progression; D005080:Exercise Test; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D009043:Motor Activity; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016138:Walking