Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Improvements With Exercise
Posted on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 @ 04:21 PM
Battling Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, one of the most challenging forms of a very tough disease, Brandon takes pride in the physical accomplishments he has achieved with the help of a fitness program. The MS Exercise Class at MidAmerica Neuroscience Institute is a free program, made possible by a grant to MidAmerica Research Foundation, from the Heartland Borderwalk for MS.
The Exercise class is overseen by Clint McAlister, MS ATC CSCS, who makes sure the participants are following the study protocol as well as exercising in a safe and effective manner. Meeting twice each week, the class serves a dual role for the participants as they learn from each other and share their experiences.
MS Exercise Class Study Objectives:
- The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of a 24 week group exercise class following physical therapy on physical function, fatigue, and quality of life in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
- The secondary objective of this study is to determine real and perceived barriers to exercise for patients diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
MidAmerica Neuroscience Institute, the parent company of MidAmerica Neuroscience Research Foundation, is excited to continue in the quest to add to the body of knowledge for the multiple sclerosis community with the outcome of this study. The parameters being measured include:
- Six-Minute Walk Test
- Berg Balance Scale
- Timed Up and Go
- Multiple Sclerosis Function Scale
- One repetition maximum
- Active range of motion
- Microspirometry
- Waist Circumference
- MS Quality of Life Inventory
- Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis
- Chicago Multiscale Depression Inventory
- Trail Making Test
- Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
Full descriptions for the above parameters and the full study protocol will be available when the study is complete and the abstract is presented. The projected time for completion is still approximately one year away. To receive a PDF by email of the study abstract when completed, submit your email and contact information from the link below.
