User talk:J.carter.pt

Per you addition
"It is important that the patient is cautious when their core temperature elevates above normal levels due to the resulting transient increase in symptoms. An elevated core temperature, leading to increased symptom presentation has been noted during exercise, due to variations in circadian body temperature throughout the day, and due to heat exposure including warm temperatures, warm showers, sun bathing, ect. The interaction between an elevated core temperature and the pathological demyelination can cause a transient nerve conduction block that leads to temporarily impaired physical and cognitive function. These effects translate to reduced patient safety and performance of ADLs, however there are viable prevention strategies.  Behavioural strategies include minimizing heat exposure: performing outdoor physical activity when temperatures are cooler, or installing an air conditioner.  Some studies have found other cooling strategies to be beneficial: cold showers, cold water limb immersion, applying ice packs, and drinking cold beverages. These strategies are effective when attempting to decrease core temperature post-exercise, and as a method of pre-cooling prior to physical activity or heat exposure. Despite the preceding suggestions it must be noted that the long term benefits from physical activity far outweigh abstaining from activity to reduce the occurrence of these transient effects." much of this was already covered in what was already there "Historically, individuals with MS were advised against participation in physical activity due to worsening symptoms. However, under the direction of a physiotherapist, participation in physical activity can be safe and has been proven beneficial for patients with MS. Research has supported the rehabilitative role of physical activity in improving muscle power, mobility, mood, bowel health, general conditioning and quality of life. Care should be taken not to overheating a person with MS during the course of exercise. Physiotherapists have the expertise needed to adequately prescribe exercise programs that are suitable for the individual. The FITT equation (frequency of exercise, intensity of exercise, type of exercise and time/duration of exercise) is typically used to prescribe exercises. Depending on the patient, activities may include resistance training, walking, swimming, yoga, tai chi, and others. Determining an appropriate and safe exercise program is challenging and must be carefully individualized to each patient being sure to account for allcontraindications and precautions." Please keep in mind that the main articles are typically an overview of the subject matter at hand. I have added a sentence summarizing what you have added "There is some evidence that cooling measures are effective in allowing a greater degree of exercise. " There is a subpage here Treatment of multiple sclerosis where more detail can be added. Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 20:16, 6 May 2012 (UTC)

Queens University
Welcome to Wikipedia. I am wondering if you class is aware of the Wikipedia Education Program for classes who are editing. If you are registered we are than able to better provide feedback and support to your class as a whole. Does your prof. edit here as well? Wondering if you could put me in touch with him or her. Many thanks. -- Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 21:34, 6 May 2012 (UTC)