Multiple sclerosis Nervous System Diseases Multiple sclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be randomly allocated to one of three groups:
1. Four weeks, twice weekly, 40 minute sessions of supervised one-to-one visual reality (VR) augmented exercise using the Nintendo Wii™
Sponsors
Teesside University (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Men and women 2. Aged 18-65 years 3. A clinical diagnosis of MS 4. Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of one to six (Kurtzke, 1983) 5. Able to read and comprehend written and spoken English (regrettably validated translations of the outcome measure questionnaires are not available)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Currently in acute exacerbation and/or has relapsed within the last three months 2. Diagnoses of any other condition affecting the central nervous system 3. Any musculoskeletal injury or condition for which a health professional has advised the person to refrain from undertaking moderate physical activity 4. Any doubt of ability to give informed consent 5. Currently receiving physical therapy aimed at improvements in fitness and balance 6. Any allergy to conductance gel and/or hypoallergenic tape used during electromyography
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Muscle activity: relationships between electromyography (EMG) and measures of static and dynamic postural stability 2. Self reported walking ability: differences in MSWS12 3. Self reported function: differences in WHODAS II, and pain questionnaires 4. Self reported exertion: Rating of Perceived Exertion | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Standing balance during quiet unipedal (standing on one foot) and bipedal (standing on two feet) stance recorded by Kistler™ force plate 2. Dynamic balance during sit-to-stand and ground reaction force 3. Temporal distance parameters of gait stride length, cadence, velocity, single and double limb support time 4. Measures of technology acceptance and exercise experience questionnaires | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed