Ataxia due to cerebellar atrophy or degeneration, stroke and multiple sclerosis.. Cerebellar ataxia in diseases classified elsewhere, Multiple Sclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Aerobic training group (using stationary cycle for 30 minutes duration). Intervention 2: Intervention group 2: Circuit training group. Combination of exercises (S
Sponsors
The University of Faisalabad
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants ranging from 30-65 years of age were included in this study (mid adulthood). Scale for Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) sitting sub-score was less than or equal to 1 (patients are able to sit and use a stationary exercise bike). Hemodynamically stable patients. Patient fall on stage “3 and 4” of Ataxia staging scale. Patients were able to walk independently with or without assistive device for at least 5 minutes (as a minimum criteria). Diagnosed ataxic patients
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patient suffering from recent surgery of low back or lower limb. Patient encountered any recent musculoskeletal injury (fracture, dislocation, soft tissue injury) Patients suffering from heart problems/diseases. Patients who were unable to exercise. Medically unstable patients. Uncooperative patients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disease severity in ataxia. Timepoint: Before intervention and at the end of 4 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Scale for Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance. Timepoint: Before intervention and at the end of 4 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Berg balance scale (BBS).;Ataxia Staging. Timepoint: Before intervention and at the end of 4 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Functional Staging for Ataxia. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactHifza Ahmed
The University of Faisalabad
Outcome results
None listed