title: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: the role of exercise.
abstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting both the upper and lower motor neurons. Given the deterioration of skeletal muscle function, historically there has been concern regarding exercise and its affect on ALS. This article reviews and explains current research, helping patients, caregivers, and providers be equipped better to make decisions regarding the treatment of ALS with exercise.
authors.affiliation: 1Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM; and 2Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Sports Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
authors.forename: Stuart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lisle
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tennison
mesh_terms: D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D055070:Resistance Training / Q000379:methods*