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The standard of care for those with ALS includes range of motion, limb relaxation, trunk balance, and gait training (Braga et al., 2018). This study examines perceived quality of life in ALS clients before and after an in-person exercise program and home exercise program to evaluate the benefits of exercise as exercise does not exacerbate symptoms of ALS (Meng et al., 2020). Daily occupation performance requires functional ability which may be preserved through exercise (Kalron et al., 2021).

Publication Date

Fall 12-2024

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS, Exercise, Quality of life

Medical Subject Headings

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Resistance training, Quality of life, Neurodegenerative diseases, Standard of care, Exercise, Therapy, Muscles, Vital capacity, Fatigue, Gait, Range of Motion, Articular

Disciplines

Neurology | Occupational Therapy | Sports Medicine

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Poster presented at the in-person OTD Capstone Symposium, held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on December 6, 2024.

Exercise as a Therapeutic Intervention and its Effects on The Quality of Life of Those Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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