Open AccessMultiple Sclerosis: Improving Quality of Life with Yoga
Author(s) -
Kimberly Sena Moore,
Colin G. Pennington
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of physical education, fitness and sports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2457-0753
pISSN - 2277-5447
DOI - 10.34256/ijpefs2128
Subject(s) - multiple sclerosis , quality of life (healthcare) , inclusion (mineral) , psychology , stressor , physical medicine and rehabilitation , gerontology , mental health , physical therapy , medicine , applied psychology , clinical psychology , psychiatry , social psychology , psychotherapist
Adaptive personal fitness and training classes are becoming more available in society. Incorporating modified classes allows for greater inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Personal fitness classes increase over health, muscle strength and decreases mental stressors. Unfortunately, personal trainers are taught modification for injuries, obesity, joint problems and not typically disabilities. Adhering toward generalized public and as inclusive towards individuals with disabilities. This leads to lack of knowledge in allowing individuals specifically with multiple sclerosis into training classes due to not knowing how to work with this specific disability. The purpose of this article is to describe what multiple sclerosis is and how yoga can be beneficial in enhancing everyday life and decreasing fatigue in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis.