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The effect of cooling garments to improve physical function in people with Multiple Sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
ECSS 2023 (Paris, France, 05/07/2023–07/07/2023)
07/07/2023
Abstract
There is strong evidence for the benefits of exercise for people with MS, however, up to 80% of people with MS report experiencing exacerbated symptoms with elevated body temperatures. A range of cooling garments to assist people with MS manage heat sensitivity have been investigated. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effect of cooling garments to improve physical function in people with MS, and to explain associated mechanisms.
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- Title
- The effect of cooling garments to improve physical function in people with Multiple Sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
- Creators
- Christopher Stevens - Southern Cross UniversityGurpreet Singh - Southern Cross UniversityBenjamin Peterson - Central Queensland UniversityNicole Vargas - Australian National UniversityJulian Periard - University of Canberra
- Conference
- ECSS 2023 (Paris, France, 05/07/2023–07/07/2023)
- Identifiers
- 991013357313102368
- Academic Unit
- Human Sciences; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference poster