Multiple sclerosis (MS) Nervous System Diseases Multiple sclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
The physiotherapy interventions for strands A and B are standardised and based on the latest evidence for practice in order to allow reproduction of the programmes. The yoga and fitness instructor int
Sponsors
University of Limerick (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Both males and females, aged >=18 2. Diagnosis of MS confirmed by their consultant physician or neurologist 3. Resident in the republic of Ireland
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Currently experiencing an exacerbation of symptoms due to relapse 2. Patients who have had steroid treatment within 3 months of the baseline measurement 3. Pregnant at time of referral 4. Under 18 years of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale 29, v2 All primary and secondary outcomes will be assessed at the following timepoins: Week 1, (before intervention), week 12 (after intervention/control period) and week 24 (follow-up) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Muscle strength using hand held dynamometry 2. Modified Ashworth Scale 3. Physiological Cost Index 4. Six-minute walking test 5. Berg Balance Scale 6. Modified Fatigue Impact Scale All primary and secondary outcomes will be assessed at the following timepoins: Week 1, (before intervention), week 12 (after intervention/control period) and week 24 (follow-up) | — |
Countries
Ireland
Outcome results
None listed