International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Stefan Riedel
Switzerland
Research Article
Exercise Intensities in MS - Comparison between the Physiological Threshold Values of a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test and the Estimated Values by Training Formulas
Author(s): Jens Bansi and Stefan RiedelJens Bansi and Stefan Riedel
Background: Quantification of training intensities via current formulas (e.g. 75% of the estimated maximum heart rate (HR-peak)) is practical and a time saving compromise. However misinterpretations of cardiorespiratory fitness in persons with MS (pwMS) may lead to stagnancy or loss of exercise capacity. Objectives: Feasibility of different training intensities of established training formulas in pwMS using a method comparison according to Bland-Altman. Methods: 83 pwMS were included and the thresholds were determined via breathing gas analysis of peak oxygen consumption (VO2) and carbondioxide (CO2). The sample was divided according to the expandend disability status scale (EDSS) in mildly (EDSS 1.0-4.0) and moderately impaired (EDSS 4.5 - 6.5). The formulas (210 age)*0.65, (210-age)*0.70, (210-age)*0.80, 180-age, 65% of the effective highest heart rate during CPET (.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000212