Introduction: As the population ages, the prevalence of neurological diseases such as MS and Parkinson's disease is also increasing. These diseases, which are associated with dysfunction of the central and motor nervous systems, can have a profound impact on people's daily lives. At the same time, research has shown that regular exercise and physical activity play an important role in maintaining physical and mental health. Chronic neurological diseases such as MS and Parkinson's disease pose numerous challenges in the lives of affected individuals. From movement limitations and balance problems to cognitive impairment and depression, these diseases can significantly affect the quality of life of individuals (Kishiyama, Carlsen, Lawrence, Small, Zajdel, Oken, 2002). In the meantime, exercise and physical activity have attracted the attention of many professionals and patients as a complementary therapeutic approach. Exercise therapy for MS includes exercises to strengthen muscles and improve your gait (how you walk), balance and coordination. It also includes stretching to help you maintain mobility and prevent muscle spasms. Exercise therapy can also include teaching you how to use mobility aids such as canes, walkers, or wheelchairs. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurological disease that damages the nerves. This damage often leads to serious symptoms such as numbness and tingling, weakness, muscle pain, and vision problems (Etemadifar, Janghorbani, Shaygannejad, Ashtari, 2006).
Exercise therapy can be helpful even in the early stages of MS
This review article aims to examine the role and impact of exercise and physical activity on improving symptoms and quality of life in people with MS and Parkinson's disease.
Methods: Exercise therapy in MS patients. Outpatient exercise therapy. Home care
Results: This type of therapy may be especially helpful for people who have recently been diagnosed with MS and are learning to cope with minor changes in their physical abilities.
Conclusion: The aim of this review was to examine the role and impact of exercise and sports activities in MS and Parkinson's disease. The findings of this review showed that regular exercise and physical activity can have positive effects on various aspects of the lives of people with these diseases. In the case of MS, exercise can help improve fatigue, movement problems, balance, muscle strength, mood, and quality of life. In the case of Parkinson's, exercise can help reduce tremor, improve slowness of movement, muscle stiffness, balance, coordination, and mood. Different types of exercise, such as aerobic exercise, strength training, balance training, yoga, tai chi, and Pilates, can be beneficial for these patients. Possible mechanisms of exercise include improving nervous system function, increasing the secretion of neurotrophic factors, reducing inflammation, improving blood circulation, and improving mood. However, it should be noted that exercise programs should be designed and implemented according to the individual conditions of each patient and under the supervision of specialists. Further research is also needed to examine the mechanisms of exercise effects and determine the best type and intensity of exercise for each disease. It is recommended that physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and other health care providers consider exercise as an important part of the treatment plan for patients with MS and Parkinson's disease and encourage them to engage in regular exercise. Further research into the effects of exercise on various aspects of these diseases, including its impact on disease progression and long-term quality of life, is necessary. Ultimately, exercise and physical activity are powerful tools to improve the quality of life of people with MS and Parkinson's disease and increase their independence and empowerment.
Keywords: The role of exercise, sports activities, diseases (MS), M.S, Parkinson's