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Is it advisable to do exercise when affected by Marfan Syndrome? Which activities would you suggest and how intense should they be?

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I go to the gym twice a week to keep my body as strong as possible. Just do what you think it right ans what feels good.

Posted Feb 27, 2017 by Griet 1000
Yes it is advisable. Moderate exercisre like walking, non competitive swimming and yoga

Posted Oct 15, 2017 by Bonita 950
Yes exercise is good but not all. But I can only do walking and stretching

Posted Oct 16, 2017 by Lovely May 500
Its very important to jeep your body in a good shape
Skoliose is related to Marfan
Also a Long tall skinny body

Posted Jan 21, 2020 by Birgit Ottilie Madsen 1220
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I guess that will be indicated physical therapy exercises for the treatment of joint pain.
A sport of low intensity, swimming or similar.

Posted Apr 15, 2017 by Carola 1360
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Swimming. Or any other that doesn't require much effort

Posted Oct 5, 2017 by Helena 2550

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