Multiple sclerosis with balance and mobility problems Nervous System Diseases Multiple sclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
The exercise group will attend an exercise class twice per week for 6 weeks. The exercises will consist of 8 different stations and will be staged according to ability. Each class will last approximat
Sponsors
University of Ulster (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Confirmed diagnosis of MS 2. Male or female, over 18 years of age 3. In a stable phase of their MS 4. Cognitively they must have a Score of 6 or more in the 10-point mini mental score (Hodkinson, 1972) 5. A minimum score of 14 on the Rivermead Mobility Index
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. The Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) >7.00 2. Serious other medical or surgical condition
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rivermead Mobility Index, assessed at baseline, immediately after the 6 weeks of intervention, and 3 and 6 months following discharge from the intervention. Analysis will be conducted on an intention to treat basis. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following will be assessed at baseline, immediately after the 6 weeks of intervention, and 3 and 6 months following discharge from the intervention: 1. Berg Balance Scale 2. The Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29) 3. Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale-12 4. Barthel Index 5. MS Self-efficacy Scale Analysis will be conducted on an intention to treat basis. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed