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A Randomized, Controlled, Clinical Trial of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea in Multiple Sclerosis

Summary: Poor sleep is a problem for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and is related to fatigue. Whether treatment of sleep disorders can markedly improve fatigue and other symptoms in some MS patients needs to be tested in a study. The research team is: Conducting a randomized, controlled, Read the full article

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

Functional electrical stimulation cycling for managing mobility disability in people with multiple sclerosis

Summary: Exercise training has shown to be effective in improving mobility in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) however many studies have not looked at people with substantial walking impairment. Functional electrical stimulation(FES) cycling is one approach where a mild electrical stimulation is... Read the full article