«Η συμβολή της Άσκησης στη Σκλήρυνση κατά Πλάκας» - Dr. Βασιλική Γαροπούλου M.Sc.'s., Ph.D., P.D.

*Στο πλαίσιο Ενημέρωσης για την ΆΣΚΗΣΗ & ΣΚΠ
(Κυριακή 10 Μαΐου 2015 από τις 10:00 το πρωί έως τις 15:00) στον Αθλότοπο του Πανεπιστημίου Μακεδονίας και Μαραθώνιος Αγάπης, Άσκησης και Διασκέδασης, με σκοπό την υποστήριξη της Ελληνικής Εταιρίας για τη Σκλήρυνση κατά Πλάκας και την ενημέρωση του κοινού για τη νόσο. Ενώ ακολούθησε και πρακτικό πρόγραμμα με τους

* Dr. Βασιλική Γαροπούλου M.Sc.΄s., Ph.D., P.D.
Νευροαποκατάσταση & Θεραπευτική άσκηση
Επ. Συνεργάτης Α' Παν/κής Νευρολογικής Κλ. ΑΧΕΠΑ

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory central nervous system disease that causes bothersome or disabling physical symptoms, including problems with mobility, vision, coordination, cognitive function, fatigue and pain. Some people with severe MS may lose the ability to walk independently or at all, while others may experience long periods of remission without any new symptoms. There's no cure for multiple sclerosis. However, treatments can help speed recovery from attacks, modify the course of the disease and manage symptoms. Common symptoms of MS, such as fatigue, weakness and poor coordination, may make the prospect of exercise daunting. However, studies show that the benefits of exercise far outweigh the challenges for people with MS — as long as you remember not to overdo it and that moderation is essential. For someone with MS, exercise that's too aggressive can bring on severe fatigue and injury and exacerbate symptoms. Though regular aerobic exercise can increase strength and balance, improve bowel and bladder control, and decrease spasticity related to MS, it can backfire if you don't take a gentler approach. You may experience numbness, tingling or blurred vision when you start to exercise. This is due to a rise in core body temperature resulting from exertion. Typically, symptoms will ease as your body cools down. You can manage your body temperature while you exercise with a cooling collar or other device. A neuro-rehabilitation specialist & fitness instructor/Medical Exercise Specialist familiar with MS can help create a routine that fits your capabilities and addresses issues such as body temperature, poor balance, fatigue and spasticity. He or she can also assist in monitoring your pulse and breathing rate to help you pace yourself and avoid overexertion. Pool exercise, such as water aerobics, also may help with balance and, therefore, reduce your risk of falls. Anyone with MS can modify an exercise routine to meet his or her needs. Just remember to work with an expert.
MSability - Exercise. If you have mild to moderate MS, regular exercise can help improve your strength, muscle tone, balance and coordination. Swimming or other water exercises are good options if you're bothered by heat. Other types of mild to moderate exercise recommended for people with MS include walking, stretching, low-impact aerobics, stationary bicycling, pilates.

Dr. Vasiliki Garopoulou M.Sc.’s., Ph.D., P.D.
Neurorehabilitation & Medical Exercise Specialist
Scientific Collaborator at 1st Neurology DEPT – AHEPA University General Hospital                   
Rehabilitation & Medical Exercise Consultant for Multiple Sclerosis at GMSS

*My expert advice:
→Exercise can help Slow MS Down.
→Don’t underestimate the effects of exercise as medicine.
→Start to exercise as soon as possible after receiving your diagnosis of MS, this is the greatest gift to your future self by minimizing the disease progression.