by
Jason Ramdewar | Mar 13, 2023
Multiple Sclerosis Month

Every March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, dedicated to spreading awareness and understanding of the devastating neurological disorder that affects approximately 3 million people worldwide1. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable neurological disease that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is caused by an attack by one's immune system on the protective coating of nerve cells in the central nervous system called the myelin sheath. This could cause lesions on the brain and spinal cord. These lesions impair communication within the brain and render them unable to transmit information properly. This could lead to various neurological symptoms, including muscle benefit weakness, impaired coordination, fatigue, vision problems, and other unpredictable symptoms.
Awareness of MS is important to ensure early diagnosis and better treatments. Many of the symptoms of MS can be very similar to other diseases and disorders, so ultimately, the best way to diagnose and treat the disease is to be evaluated by a knowledgeable healthcare provider.
There are many ways to spread awareness about Multiple Sclerosis during Awareness Month and throughout the year. By learning about the disease and its symptoms, we can bring more attention to this important issue and help those living with MS. Additionally, we can join or start local Multiple Sclerosis support groups to bring more attention to the issue and support those who are affected by the disorder.
We can also help spread awareness by talking about the disease with our friends and family, raising money for research and treatment, attending MS walks and other MS events, and advocating for better treatments and services for those living with MS.
Multiple Sclerosis is often referred to as an invisible condition because the symptoms are not always obvious. By spreading awareness throughout the year, we can ensure that more people understand the impact of MS and recognize the signs and symptoms. With more awareness and understanding, we can create a better future for people living with MS.
Resistance training may benefit individuals with neurological diseases such as MS.1 Some of the neurological benefits that happen with weight training include:
· Motor neuron firing rate
· Speed of muscle contraction
· Recruitment of motor neurons
· Motor unit synchronization
· Rate of force development
Weight training can improve the health of the body's neurological system, which may delay the progression of MS or help minimize some of the associated symptoms.1
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1. Young, Jeff B.S., EIM-I, CSCS. The Role of Progressive Resistance Training in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal 25(4):p 51-55, 7/8 2021. | DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000679