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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
Recommended Citation
Stettner, T., Carey, H., & Haynes, C. (2024, December 1). Exercise as a Therapeutic Intervention and its Effects on The Quality of Life of Those Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2024/39
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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.