The Effects of Concurrent Resistance and Aerobic Exercise Training on Functional Status in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the effect of a 12-week combined resistance and aerobic exercise intervention on balance, walking ability, fatigue perception, quality of life, and disease severity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Results Summary
The combined training improved walking and balance ability, reduced fatigue and depression, enhanced quality of life, and decreased disease severity in MS patients. The intervention was well tolerated and demonstrated functional and psychological benefits.
Population
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Effective Dosage
Not specified (combined resistance and aerobic exercise).
Duration
12 weeks.
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
a 12-wk combined training intervention (resistance and aerobic exercise) | increase | quality of life | patients with MS | - | improved | #1 |
a 12-wk combined training intervention (resistance and aerobic exercise) | increase | walking ability | patients with MS | - | improvement in | #2 |
a 12-wk combined training intervention (resistance and aerobic exercise) | increase | balance ability | patients with MS | - | improvement in | #3 |
a 12-wk combined training intervention (resistance and aerobic exercise) | decrease | depression | patients with MS | - | reduced | #4 |
a 12-wk combined training intervention (resistance and aerobic exercise) | decrease | fatigue | patients with MS | - | reduced | #5 |
a 12-wk combined training intervention (resistance and aerobic exercise) | decrease | severity of disease | patients with MS | - | reduced | #6 |
Loss of balance and walking ability are two of the primary impairments in multiple sclerosis (MS), which leads to loss of autonomy, increased fatigue perception, and disease severity in patients. Physical activity has been shown to ameliorate MS functional impairments, but there is limited evidence of synergistic efficacy of exercise training interventions that have both a resistance and aerobic focus in these patients. We evaluated the effect of a 12-wk combined training intervention (resistance and aerobic exercise) on balance, walking ability, fatigue perception, quality of life, and severity of disease in patients with MS. The combined training was well tolerated by the patients and improved the quality of life of the patients as also reflected in the improvement in walking and balance ability as well as reduced depression, fatigue, and severity of disease. The results of this study confirm the beneficial effects of physical activity in patients with MS and support the use of a combination of resistance and aerobic exercise training to achieve functional and psychological therapeutic outcomes.