作者
Edward McAuley, Thomas R Wójcicki, Yvonne Charlotte Learmonth, Sarah A Roberts, Elizabeth Anne Hubbard, Dominique Kinnett-Hopkins, Jason Fanning, Robert W Motl
发表日期
2015/5/6
期刊
Multiple Sclerosis Journal–Experimental, Translational and Clinical
卷号
1
页码范围
2055217315584838
出版商
SAGE Publications
简介
Background
Older adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) exhibit disease-related impairments such as compromised strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and quality of life (QOL). Exercise training as an intervention to reverse these conditions in older adults with MS is limited.
Objective
The objective of this pilot trial was to examine the effects of a DVD exercise intervention targeting flexibility, strength, and balance in older adults with MS in order to generate effect sizes to power a larger trial.
Methods
Participants were randomly assigned to a six-month DVD exercise intervention (n = 24) or a healthy aging DVD control condition (n = 24). Measures of physical function, physical activity, sedentary behavior, QOL and program satisfaction were assessed at baseline and at follow-up.
Results
The DVD exercise intervention was well received with no adverse events. Effects sizes ranged from small to modest reflecting …
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