Abstracts

Poster-Symptom Management

Symptom Burden and Treatment Goals of People with MS Spasticity: Results from SEEN-MSS, a Large-Scale, Self-Reported Survey

Background: Evidence suggests that people with multiple sclerosis and spasticity (pwMSS) experience multiple concurrent symptoms that...

Read More

Poster-Symptom Management

The Effect of Hypnotics and Stimulants on Fatigue, Sleep, and Quality of Life Outcomes in a Multiple Sclerosis Cohort

Background: Sleep disturbance in persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) is associated with fatigue, depression, future cognitive decline,...

Read More

Poster-Symptom Management

Nabiximols, a Cannabis-Based Complex Botanical Mixture and MS Spasticity: How Does It Work?

Background: Nabiximols is a complex botanical mixture containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannibinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), other plant-derived...

Read More

Poster-Symptom Management

Sources of Cannabis Information and Medical Guidance Among People with Multiple Sclerosis: Narcoms Survey Results

Background: The North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis (NARCOMS) registry is a voluntary, self-report registry for people...

Read More

Poster-Rehabilitation Poster

Attitude and Perception of Multiple Sclerosis Patients Toward Exercise

Background: Contrary to the common belief that physical training for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients might exacerbate fatigue and provoke...

Read More

Poster-Rehabilitation Poster

A Scoping Review of Task-Oriented Exercise Effects on Motor Function in People with Multiple Sclerosis

Background: Exercise improves cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal fitness for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Recent work suggests...

Read More

Poster-Rehabilitation Poster

Needs and Perceptions of a Mobile Application Based on the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults with Multiple Sclerosis in the United States

Background: The uptake of the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines (PAGs) for adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be facilitated...

Read More

Poster-Rehabilitation Poster

Contradictory Roles of Exercise Participation: A Qualitative Synthesis

Background: Exercise is becoming increasingly medicalized among populations experiencing disability such as those with multiple sclerosis...

Read More

Poster-Quality of Life and Outcomes

Effects, Tolerance, and Response to COVID-19 Vaccines in Hispanic Puerto Rican Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Background: At the start of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic there was uncertainty among Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients about starting...

Read More

Poster-Rehabilitation Poster

Physical Activity Vital Sign in Multiple Sclerosis

Background: Exercise is Medicine is a global health initiative launched by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical...

Read More