International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Deborah Backus
Shepherd Center, Inc. 2020 Peachtree Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30309
Tanzania
Research Article
People with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Improve in Measures of Health and
Function after Participation in a Community-based Exercise Program
Author(s): Deborah Backus, Blake Burdett, Laura Hawkins and Christine ManellaDeborah Backus, Blake Burdett, Laura Hawkins and Christine Manella
Objective: Exercise is safe for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and is necessary to combat the secondary deconditioning resulting from MS-related weakness and fatigue. People with MS often encounter barriers to exercise, such as inaccessible facilities/equipment, lack of proper guidance, and limited finances. This study examined outcomes in nine people with MS who participated in an outpatient exercise program designed specifically for people with MS.
Design: The program was designed in part based on input from a focus group of participants with MS. Group exercise and education classes were coordinated by a physical therapist and an exercise specialist. Specific exercises were chosen for each individual based on their impairments and ability. Outcome measures collected before, and 3 and 6 months after, program initiation assessed cardiorespiratory functi.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000349