International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

Abstract

Comparison between Interferons and Physiotherapy Treatment on Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Rajneet Kaur Sahni, Upasana Vijh, Shamadeep Kaur, Simran Grewal and Harpreet Singh 

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. The major factors that contribute to a patient’s quality of life (QOL) are the ability to perform daily life activities, the level of wellbeing and of satisfaction with life. Patients with MS rate their health related QOL lower than general populations. Physical rehabilitation is generally accepted as useful for such MS patients. Interferons exert effects of potential relevance to multiple sclerosis.
Objectives: The main objective of this study is to see the effect of interferon, physiotherapy and their combine treatment on quality of life in Multiple sclerosis patients.
Methods: The study was comparative in nature. 30 subjects suffering from MS were selected by purposive sampling technique from in and around Ludhiana. The subjects were divided into 3 groups with 10 subjects each i.e. Group A taking physical therapy, Group B taking interferon therapy and Group C taking combination of both therapies. The quality of life of MS patients in different groups was assessed through a SF-36 health questionnaire.
Results: Data was analysed using ANOVA as a descriptive measure. The results showed that there is a significant difference between the groups
Conclusion: This study concluded that physical therapy is much better than interferon therapy and the dual approach of both therapies is also performing well as compared to independent interferon therapy.