Physical and occupational therapy involvement is beneficial, because the patient is prescribed specific exercises to help delay immobility and reduce pain. Flexibility, balance, strength, and aerobic exercises help avoid muscle tightening which can later lead to pain. Repetitive prolonged lengthening of affected muscle groups and joint movement techniques are examples of treatment for spasticity. [1]
- ^ de Almeida, JP Lopes, et al. "Exercise and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis." Neurological Sciences 33.1 (2012): 9-15.
Physical and occupational therapy involvement is beneficial, because the patient is prescribed specific exercises to help delay immobility and reduce pain. Flexibility, balance, strength, and aerobic exercises help avoid muscle tightening which can later lead to pain. Repetitive prolonged lengthening of affected muscle groups and joint movement techniques are examples of treatment for spasticity. [1]
- ^ de Almeida, JP Lopes, et al. "Exercise and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis." Neurological Sciences 33.1 (2012): 9-15.