Mentor/s
Suzanne Marmo-Roman LaTina Steele
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
This study synthesizes the effects of physical therapy and exercise for patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a degenerative neuromuscular disease with a life expectancy of 2-5 from the onset of disease. Currently, there is no cure for ALS. Exercise has shown to be beneficial in the intervention of ALS and may improve quality of life factors for patients. Physical therapy is a necessary intervention for increasing survival and improving patients quality of life. Physical therapy and exercise have proven physical and psychological benefits that may be appropriate in the treatment of ALS. These interventions can improve quality of life and increase survival for patients with ALS.
College and Major available
Exercise Science BS
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building
Start Day/Time
4-29-2022 1:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-29-2022 4:00 PM
Prize Categories
Best Multidisciplinary Research or Collaboration, Most Scholarly Impact or Potential
The Effect of Physical Therapy and Exercise on Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building
This study synthesizes the effects of physical therapy and exercise for patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a degenerative neuromuscular disease with a life expectancy of 2-5 from the onset of disease. Currently, there is no cure for ALS. Exercise has shown to be beneficial in the intervention of ALS and may improve quality of life factors for patients. Physical therapy is a necessary intervention for increasing survival and improving patients quality of life. Physical therapy and exercise have proven physical and psychological benefits that may be appropriate in the treatment of ALS. These interventions can improve quality of life and increase survival for patients with ALS.
Students' Information
Aidan Sacco, Exercise Science, Honors student, Class of 2022