Treadmill Training in Multiple Sclerosis : Can Body Weight Support or Robot Assistance Provide Added Value? A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Swinnen, Eva
Beckwée, David
Meeusen, Romain
Baeyens, Jean-Pierre
Pinte, Droesja
Kerckhofs, Eric
Source
Multiple Sclerosis International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
This systematic review critically analyzes the literature on the effectiveness of treadmill training (TT), body-weight-supported TT (BWSTT), and robot-assisted TT (RATT) in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS), with focus on gait-related outcome measurements.
Method.
Electronic databases (Pubmed, Pedro, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library) and reference lists of articles and narrative reviews were searched.
Pre-, quasi- and true-experimental studies were included if adult persons with MS were involved in TT, BWSTT, or RATT intervention studies published before 2012.
Descriptive analysis was performed and two researchers scored the methodological quality of the studies.
Results.
5 true- and 3 preexperimental studies (mean quality score: 66%) have been included.
In total 161 persons with MS were involved (TT, BWSTT, or RATT, 6–42 sessions; 2–5x/week; 3–21 weeks).
Significant improvements in walking speed and endurance were reported.
Furthermore, improvements of step length, double-support time, and Expanded Disability Status Scale were found.
Conclusions.
There is a limited number of published papers related to TT in persons with MS, concluding that TT, BWSTT, and RATT improve the walking speed and endurance.
However, it is not clear what type of TT is most effective.
RCTs with larger but more homogeneous populations are needed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Swinnen, Eva& Beckwée, David& Pinte, Droesja& Meeusen, Romain& Baeyens, Jean-Pierre& Kerckhofs, Eric. 2012. Treadmill Training in Multiple Sclerosis : Can Body Weight Support or Robot Assistance Provide Added Value? A Systematic Review. Multiple Sclerosis International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Swinnen, Eva…[et al.]. Treadmill Training in Multiple Sclerosis : Can Body Weight Support or Robot Assistance Provide Added Value? A Systematic Review. Multiple Sclerosis International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-15.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Swinnen, Eva& Beckwée, David& Pinte, Droesja& Meeusen, Romain& Baeyens, Jean-Pierre& Kerckhofs, Eric. Treadmill Training in Multiple Sclerosis : Can Body Weight Support or Robot Assistance Provide Added Value? A Systematic Review. Multiple Sclerosis International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456526
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456526