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Hydrotherapy for the Treatment of Pain in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Moreno-Lorenzo, Carmen
Lara-Palomo, Inmaculada
Saavedra-Hernández, Manuel
Arroyo-Morales, Manuel
Matarán-Peñarrocha, Guillermo A.
Castro-Sánchez, Adelaida María
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic demyelinating neurological disease.
Several studies have reported that complementary and alternative therapies can have positive effects against pain in these patients.
Objective.
The objective was to investigate the effectiveness of an Ai-Chi aquatic exercise program against pain and other symptoms in MS patients.
Methods.
In this randomized controlled trial, 73 MS patients were randomly assigned to an experimental or control group for a 20-week treatment program.
The experimental group underwent 40 sessions of Ai-Chi exercise in swimming pool and the control group 40 sessions of abdominal breathing and contraction-relaxation exercises in therapy room.
Outcome variables were pain, disability, spasm, depression, fatigue, and autonomy, which were assessed before the intervention and immediately and at 4 and 10 weeks after the last treatment session.
Results.
The experimental group showed a significant (P<0.028) and clinically relevant decrease in pain intensity versus baseline, with an immediate posttreatment reduction in median visual analogue scale scores of 50% that was maintained for up to 10 weeks.
Significant improvements were also observed in spasm, fatigue, disability, and autonomy.
Conclusion.
According to these findings, an Ai-Chi aquatic exercise program improves pain, spasms, disability, fatigue, depression, and autonomy in MS patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Castro-Sánchez, Adelaida María& Matarán-Peñarrocha, Guillermo A.& Lara-Palomo, Inmaculada& Saavedra-Hernández, Manuel& Arroyo-Morales, Manuel& Moreno-Lorenzo, Carmen. 2011. Hydrotherapy for the Treatment of Pain in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028332
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Castro-Sánchez, Adelaida María…[et al.]. Hydrotherapy for the Treatment of Pain in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028332
American Medical Association (AMA)
Castro-Sánchez, Adelaida María& Matarán-Peñarrocha, Guillermo A.& Lara-Palomo, Inmaculada& Saavedra-Hernández, Manuel& Arroyo-Morales, Manuel& Moreno-Lorenzo, Carmen. Hydrotherapy for the Treatment of Pain in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028332
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1028332