Physical activity and its effects in myasthenia gravis: a patient-reported study on habits and impact
- Published on 04/29/2026
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Glaubitz Stefanie 1,2, Meyer Stefanie 1,2, Loris Johanna 1, Zeng Rachel 1,3, Kummer Karsten 4, Garfias-Veitl Tania 5, Seraji Ariana 1,6, Hassoun Lina 1, Rohleder Denise 7, Hunger Ina 7, Zschüntzsch Jana 1,2
1 https://ror.org/021ft0n22 Department of Neurology University Medical Center Göttingen Robert-Koch-Straße 40 37075 Göttingen Germany
2 https://ror.org/021ft0n22 Heart & Brain Center Göttingen University Medical Center Göttingen Göttingen Germany
3 https://ror.org/042aqky30 Department of Neurology Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TUD Dresden University of Technology Dresden Germany
4 https://ror.org/04qj3gf68 Department of Neurology and Pain Treatment Immanuel Clinic Rüdersdorf, University Hospital of the Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane Rüdersdorf bei Berlin Germany
5 https://ror.org/021ft0n22 Department of Medical Statistics University Medical Center Göttingen Göttingen Germany
6 https://ror.org/00tq6rn55 Department of Neurology KRH Klinikum Nordstadt Hannover Germany
7 https://ror.org/04ers2y35 Institute of Sport University Bremen Bremen Germany
Abstract
Background Physical activity and exercise have been classified as safe and effective in mild to moderate cases of myasthenia gravis (MG) across various studies. Subsequently, adequate physical activity is generally recommended. Nevertheless, individuals with MG remain less physically active than the general population, without a precise definition of the low-activity group so far.
Methods In this prospective single-center study, individuals with MG completed...
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