Multiple sclerosis Nervous System Diseases Multiple sclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
After baseline assessments, the participants will be randomly assigned to:
1. Vojta therapy
2. Standard rehabilitation training
The individuals receivi
Sponsors
Opole University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Final diagnosis of MS (by McDonald's criteria) 2. Relapsing-remitting stage of MS 3. Walkability with or without assistance (4.0-6 in Expanded Disability Status Scale [EDSS])
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Younger than 18 years old 2. Progressive MS 3. Phase outbreak or outbreak in the 3 months before the study 4. Medication that prevents or limits the performance of the locomotion reflex 5. Non-treated arterial hypertension 6. Cardiopulmonary incompetence 7. Pregnancy 8. Cancer 9. Active infections 10. Hepatitis B and HIV infection 11. Severe articular degeneration, including patients eligible for orthopedic surgery 12. Advanced osteoporosis 13. A history of stroke and Parkinson disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gait analysed using a medical treadmill at baseline, 4, 8 and 16 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pain assessed with the Visual Analogue Scale at baseline, 4, 8 and 16 weeks 2. Balance and postural control assessed with the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the Tinetti Test at baseline, 4, 8 and 16 weeks 3. Postural control measured using the Timed Walking Test and 12-item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale at baseline, 4, 8 and 16 weeks | — |
Countries
Poland
Contacts
Public ContactLukasz Argier
Outcome results
None listed