occupational therpists and other specialists close to
ALS have told me that strength training is not a productive measure for people who suffer from the disease. rather, stretching and relaxation for the muscles (ie: yoga and meditiation methods) are far more beneficial to the
ALS patient. my aunt has been doing very small hand exercises to focus on movement and range... not on strength. there's a big difference. the doctors have asked her to put as little strain on the muscles as possible. that being said, if your exercise routine is keeping you stronger and making you feel better, who knows... my experience with this disease has certainly beenthat everyone is different. there are definitely strong similarities among the
ALS patients but there are even more differences in how they handle and deal with
ALS.
good luck!
nicole