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The Effect of Community Exercise Interventions for People with MS Who Use Bilateral Support for Gait
Joint Authors
Hogan, Neasa
Kehoe, Maria
Larkin, Aidan
Coote, Susan
Source
Multiple Sclerosis International
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Mobility limitations are a key feature of MS and 25% will require the use of a walking aid 15 years after diagnosis.
Few studies have specifically evaluated the effectiveness of physiotherapy and exercise interventions delivered in the community for those with significant disability.
Methods.
An assessor blind, block randomised, and controlled study recruited participants who required bilateral assistance for gait and who occasionally used wheelchairs for longer distances.
They were randomised to 10 weeks of group physiotherapy (balance and strengthening exercises), individual physiotherapy, yoga group, or a control group.
Results.
Repeated measures ANOVA found significant time effects for physical component of MSIS-29v2 ( f = 7.993 , P = 0.006 ) and MFIS ( f = 8.695 , P = 0.004 ).
The group × time interaction was significant for the BBS ( f = 4.391 , P = 0.006 ).
Post hoc analysis revealed no difference between group and individual physiotherapy for BBS.
There was no significant difference between groups but the 6MWT improved for individual physiotherapy ( P = 0.001 ) and MSIS-29v2 psychological score for group physiotherapy ( P = 0.005 ).
Discussion.
This study found that balance and strengthening exercises, delivered in the community to those with significant mobility limitations, improve balance.
The effect on walking endurance and patient-reported outcomes are unclear and warrants further investigation with a larger control group with similar baseline characteristics to the intervention groups.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hogan, Neasa& Kehoe, Maria& Larkin, Aidan& Coote, Susan. 2014. The Effect of Community Exercise Interventions for People with MS Who Use Bilateral Support for Gait. Multiple Sclerosis International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1046590
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hogan, Neasa…[et al.]. The Effect of Community Exercise Interventions for People with MS Who Use Bilateral Support for Gait. Multiple Sclerosis International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1046590
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hogan, Neasa& Kehoe, Maria& Larkin, Aidan& Coote, Susan. The Effect of Community Exercise Interventions for People with MS Who Use Bilateral Support for Gait. Multiple Sclerosis International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1046590
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1046590