Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis: A Safe and Effective Program to Fight Fatigue, Build Strength, and Improve Balance [Paperback]

Brad Hamler (Author)

Book Description

Series: Exercises for | Publication Date: August 1, 2006

Fight the impact of MS through fitness with specially designed exercises.

In the U.S. alone, approximately 400,000 people have multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. There are a variety of symptoms of MS and it affects people in different ways, but there is no cure.

Fitness can help strengthen debilitated bodies, and make living with the disease a little easier. Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis outlines a detailed exercise plan that can help MS sufferers overcome their symptoms, especially fatigue and mobility problems. The latest book in the popular Exercises for series, Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis provides a tested program for people living with MS, making it an essential reference for anyone who suffers from MS.

The exercises are clearly photographed in easy-to-follow sequences and contain complete descriptions. If you or someone you know suffers from MS, you need this book. Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis will help MS sufferers to achieve a healthier, happier, more productive life. 100 photos.

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About the Author

Brad Hamler worked with the Atlanta chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to develop this program. A fitness professional with 20 years of experience, he is certified by the National Society of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise. A native of New York City, he now lives in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Hatherleigh; 1 edition (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578262275
• ISBN-13: 978-1578262274
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #443,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #78 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Multiple Sclerosis
  • #94 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Immune Systems

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68 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fight Back, November 9, 2006

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This review is from: Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis: A Safe and Effective Program to Fight Fatigue, Build Strength, and Improve Balance (Paperback)

I have been battling Multiple Sclerosis for years and I have read almost every book I have run into on the subject. This book is by far the best, for people who are unwilling to surrender to this disease. Brad Hamler clearly understands that it is possible to delay the immobility and other physical problems that MS can cause, by maintaining a focused exercise routine. I had come to the same conclusion myself and I was delighted to read the experiences of a medical service professional, with extensive experience with MS patients, confirming my strategy in battling this disease. I highly recommend this book to anyone with MS. A well focused excercise routine has been the most clearly effective therapy, of all the therapies I have tried. If you have MS, this book will show you how to fight back, and keep active and mobile. Eventually, medical science will develop therapies not requiring this much effort, but until then Brad has the best strategy to battle MS. Continue with whatever drug therapy you may be on, but add Brad's exercise routine to it.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Looking at MS excercises from the age of 67., January 9, 2007

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Florence M. McNally "world traveler" (Tampa, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis: A Safe and Effective Program to Fight Fatigue, Build Strength, and Improve Balance (Paperback)

This is a terrific, positive presentation, especially for younger patients with MS. As I have had MS for over forty years I found some of the exercises more difficult than they would have been when I was in my thirties or forties. However I liked the positive reinforcing attitude of the author and found many of the exercises helpful.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very effective book for MS exercise, January 15, 2007

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This review is from: Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis: A Safe and Effective Program to Fight Fatigue, Build Strength, and Improve Balance (Paperback)

I've been struggling with MS for years and have tried pt that was kind of standard, aquatic pt -- and just plain riding an exercise bike. This book is full of information I haven't received from any of my docs or pts -- VERY helpful, encouraging and the excercise program is manageable and seems to be helping! Thanks, Brad Hamler.