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Pilates for MS
Pilates is helpful for those who have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). According to the NHS, MS is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.
Pilates is a whole body movement to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment. It focus on the core and it was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. Pilates can be done with or without equipment.
What are the benefits of Pilates?
How to start?
- Be gentle to yourself! The first time might be hard, but I promise your body will get used to it. Don’t give up, just listen to your body and give yourself time.
- I suggest you to work 1:1 or join group classes for MS as you’ll get the most benefit if exercises are specified and selected for only people that have MS.
- You can use reformer, small ball, resistance bands, stability ball etc but you don’t need it. You only need to grab your mat. You can do it all with your body weight.
- Don’t forget to warm up and cool down. It is extremely important.
- Try not to do it in hot environments as it can trigger symptoms.
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References
- Sayyed Mohammad Marandi 1, Vahid Shayegan Nejad, Zohreh Shanazari, Vahid Zolaktaf. A comparison of 12 weeks of pilates and aquatic training on the dynamic balance of women with multiple sclerosis.Int J Prev Med. 2013 Apr.
- Whitney R D Duff, Justin W Andrushko, Doug W Renshaw, Philip D Chilibeck, Jonathan P Farthing, Jana Danielson, Charity D Evans. Impact of Pilates Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Int J MS Care. Mar-Apr 2018
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/