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Effects of FES cycling combining leg and trunk muscle stimulations in persons with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study

Summary: Exercising slows progression, reduces pain and maintains good physical and mental health in multiple sclerosis (MS). Functional electrical stimulation(FES) is one approach where a mild electrical stimulation is applied to the muscle groups to promote movement. While some studies have identified... Read the full article

Clinical trial to assess the use of cannabis derivatives in the treatment of multiple sclerosis symptoms

Project Summary: Few options are available to treat MS symptoms such as leg weakness with spasticity, pain, fatigue, sleep disruption, mood and cognitive impairment, thereby affecting the quality of life of those living with MS. There is a need to better understand and assess the use of cannabis derivatives... Read the full article