multiple sclerosis. Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system- multiple sclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The study group received the CoDuSe balance training combined with the selected exercise program. The CoDuSe balance exercise was given in small groups (two to five people) with at le
Sponsors
Prince Sattam bin Abdul-Aziz university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The age ranged from 20 to 50 years. The body mass index (BMI) was 25 to 35 kg/m2. The duration of illness not more than 10 years, with no relapses over the past three months. Walking ability not exceeding 200 m (with or without a walking aid). Ability to transfer between a wheelchair and a plinth with only slight assistance (in order to be able to participate in the intervention).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with any difficulty to communicate or understand the program instructions. Any other neurological deficits or orthopedic abnormalities or cardiovascular diseases. Patients who have participated in balance exercise administered by health care personnel during the past 30 days. Patients who have started or changed medication with 4-aminopyridine during the past 30 days
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Static and dynamic balance. Timepoint: All patients were assessed four times, pretreatment, one-week post-treatment, after 6 and 12 months after the rehabilitation program. The rehabilitation program lasted for 8 weeks. Method of measurement: The Berg Balance Test.;Fall risk index test. Timepoint: All patients were assessed four times, pretreatment, one-week post-treatment, after 6 and 12 months after the rehabilitation program. The rehabilitation program lasted for 8 weeks. Method of measurement: the Biodex Balance System.;Gait speed. Timepoint: All patients were assessed four times, pretreatment, one-week post-treatment, after 6 and 12 months after the rehabilitation program. The rehabilitation program lasted for 8 weeks. Method of measurement: the timed 25-foot walk test.;Walking ability. Timepoint: All patients were assessed four times, pretreatment, one-week post-treatment, after 6 and 12 months after the rehabilitation program. The rehabilitation program lasted for 8 weeks. Method of measurement: 12-Item MS walking scale. | — |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Contacts
Public ContactNadia Lotfy Radwan
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
Outcome results
None listed