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Exercise and Multiple Sclerosis
Acquire the tools and strategies to improve fitness and functional ability for clients with MS who have varying symptoms and levels of abilities.
By Karl Knopf, EdD



Acquire the tools and strategies to improve physical fitness and functional ability for clients with MS who have varying symptoms of the disease and levels of ability. Learn exercise precautions, program design, perceptual motor and balance skill development, ambulation training, transfer techniques and much more in the only course of its kind.










Course Objectives:
  • Outline the symptoms, pathology, types, and related impairments associated with MS
  • List the benefits of physical activity for people with MS and be aware of the information needed for starting a client with MS on an exercise program
  • Explain appropriate exercise recommendations and precautions for the clients with MS
  • Instruct clients with varying levels of MS in safe and effective exercise including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, flexibility training, ambulation, balance and perceptual motor activities, and aquatic exercise
  • Demonstrate transfer techniques
  • Outline professional responsibilites for working with clients with MS
  • Explain appropriate exercise monitoring techniques
  • Also available as a printed course.

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    Course Includes: eCourse. Register and we will email you a link to the complete course and your exam number. There are no printed materials with this course.
    Topic: Special Medical Concerns
    Level: Intermediate
    Complete eCourse  #4411E     $99.00
    There are NO printed materials with this course.

    CECs
    ACE 0.50
    ACSM 5.00
    AEA 3.00
    AFPA 5.00
    BCRPA 5.00
    BOC ATC 6.00
    CI 5.00
    COPS-KT 0.50
    ECA 5.00
    ISSA 5.00
    NAFC 0.50
    NASN 0.50
    NCHEC 3.00
    NCSF 5.00
    NETA 5.00
    NFPT 0.50
    NSCA-CC 0.50
    NSPA 5.00
    PTBC 5.00
    SFA 0.50
    USAT 5.00
    W.I.T.S. 2.50