A review recommends therapeutic exercise as part of physiotherapy for ALS
Original source
Evidence-based physiotherapy recommendations for the management of motor aspects in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. (opens in a new tab)Compass summarised this from the study's abstract.
Study details
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- Human
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A multidisciplinary team reviewed 23 studies and developed 18 recommendations for physiotherapy focused on movement in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Therapeutic exercise should be considered to maintain or improve ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised scores, while evidence for other interventions remains uncertain.
Why this matters
The recommendations may help physiotherapists and people with ALS make decisions about exercise and movement management. The evidence is generally limited and low quality, so this does not establish a proven treatment effect or replace individual clinical advice.
Limitations and context
This is a review and recommendation paper, not a new clinical trial. The included studies were generally limited and low quality, and higher-quality research is needed to confirm the apparent benefits of exercise. The source is one primary research publication.