CONTEMPORARY ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FROM THE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE PERSPECTIVE
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https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2026-35-02-122Keywords:
multiple sclerosis, physical therapy, evidence-based practice, exercise, rehabilitation, fatigue, gaitAbstract
The article summarizes contemporary approaches to physical therapy for patients with multiple sclerosis from the perspective of evidence-based practice. The findings of systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical guidelines regarding the effectivenessReferences
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