Effects of inpatient rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis patients with moderate disability
T. Vikman; P. Fielding; B. Lindmark; S. Fredrikson The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of 3 weeks of inpatient neuro-rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with moderate disability and to determine the clinical usefulness of different outcome measures. Rehabilitation consisted of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and consultation by speech therapist, social worker [...]
A randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavior therapy for multiple sclerosis fatigue.
van Kessel K, Moss-Morris R, Willoughby E, Chalder T, Johnson MH, Robinson E The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as a treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) fatigue. 72 patients with MS fatigue were randomly assigned to eight weekly sessions of CBT or relaxation training (RT). Participants [...]
Randomized control trial of effects of a 10-week inspiratory muscle training program on measures of pulmonary function in persons with multiple sclerosis.
Fry DK, Pfalzer LA, Chokshi AR, Wagner MT, Jackson ES This study was designed to determine if a 10-week home exercise inspiratory training program in community-dwelling persons with MS improves pulmonary muscle strength and endurance. Forty-six ambulatory individuals with clinically diagnosed MS were randomly assigned to an intervention group that received 10 weeks of inspiratory [...]
Measuring Deterioration in International Classification of Functioning Domains of People With Multiple Sclerosis Who Are Ambulatory
Jaana Paltamaa, Taneli Sarasoja, Esko Leskinen, Juhani Wikström and Esko Mälkiä The purpose of this study was to select the most responsive physical functioning measures for multiple sclerosis (MS) using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a framework. Physical functioning of 120 ambulatory people with MS was assessed by quantitative clinical measures of activities and [...]
Functional effect of an Ankle Foot Orthosis on gait in Multiple Sclerosis: a pilot study
Sheffler LR, Hennessey MT, Knutson JS, Naples GG, Chae J The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) on gait velocity and functional ambulation tasks in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). 15 MS patients with weakness of ankle dorsiflexors and everters took part in the study. Ambulation was assessed with firstly [...]
Effects of balance exercises on people with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study
Cattaneo, D, Jonsdottir, J, Zocchi, M, Regola, A The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of balance retraining in a sample of people with multiple sclerosis. A consecutive sample of 44 subjects was randomized into two experimental groups and one control group. The inclusion criteria were: ability to stand independently [...]
Early physiotherapy after injection of botulinum toxin increases the beneficial effects on spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis.
M. Giovannelli, G. Borriello, P. Castri, L. Prosperini, C. Pozzilli The aim of the study was to determine whether additional physiotherapy increases botulinum toxin type A effects in reducing spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis. Thirty-eight patients with progressive multiple sclerosis affected by focal spasticity took part. For the intervention all patients received botulinum toxin [...]
Efficacy of electrical stimulation to increase muscle strength in people with neurological conditions: a systematic review
J. Glinsky, L. Harvey, P. Van Es Weakness in partially paralysed muscles is a disabling impairment for people with neurological conditions. Strength training programmes are widely administered to address this impairment. There is a common belief that the effectiveness of strength training programmes can be enhanced by the addition of electrical stimulation. The purpose of [...]
Effects of balance exercises on people with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study
D. Cattaneo, J. Jonsdottir, M. Zocchi, A. Regola The aim of the randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of balance retraining in a sample of people with multiple sclerosis. Forty four subjects were randomized into two experimental groups and one control group. The inclusion criteria were: ability to stand independently more than 30 seconds and ability to [...]
Enhancing physical activity adherence and well-being in multiple sclerosis: a randomised controlled trial.
E. McAuley, R.W. Motl, K.S. Morris, L. Hu, S.E. Doerksen, S. Elavsky, J.F. Konopack Self-efficacy has been one of the most consistent determinants of physical activity across populations, including those with MS (multiple sclerosis). However, no studies exist that have attempted to influence self-efficacy in MS patients, in an effort to improve physical activity participation. [...]
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