Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that can decrease people’s mobility over a short period of time.  However, adding MS Pilates to a regular routine can help to increase mobility and increase muscle strength, giving patients more freedom of movement and better quality of life.

Pilates uses special types of equipment in order to exercise and strengthen the muscles.  These pieces of equipment are typically called “reformers”.  However, the equipment is not required to do Pilates.  MS Pilates can also be done on the floor with the support of something like a towel or a yoga mat.  Pilates can be done at home or it can be done in a class setting.  Many hospitals or MS centers will offer specific classes for MS Pilates.

MS Pilates is especially helpful to those with the disease because it is not jarring to the joints, and it can be done very gently.  It …