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Fatigability evaluation on multiple sclerosis patients by using a hand held dynamometer

Fatigue is one of the most commom disabling symptoms in multiple sclerosis (MS). The aim of this study was to evaluate the fatigability on patients with MS by the aplication of hand grip isotonic and isometric exercises with dynamometer. As results the fatigability, the isometric strenght and time were statistically similar in the control group and in MS. We conclude that although fatigue is a frequent subjective complaint on MS, the fatigability and the recover after exercises seems to be normal.

multiple sclerosis; fatigue; dynamometer


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