Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Conditions
Keywords
Multiple Sclerosis, non impact aerobics
Brief summary
Standing Balance, with and without blindfold, will be measured on patients with Multiple Sclerosis using a Biodex Balance Scale. A Twelve week intervention with one non impact aerobics group and one control group will be performed. Standing balance will then be retested on all subjects and the results will be statistically compared.
Detailed description
Standing Balance will be tested in 4 phases: * On a firm surface eyes open * On a frim surface eyes blindfolded * On a foam surface eyes open * On a foam surface eyes blindfolded The aerobics classes will be conducted by a NIA (Non Impact Aerobics) instructor and will be a combination of tai chi, slow movement dancing, stretching and modified yoga stretches.
Interventions
OTHERNon Impact Aerobics
a 12 week, twice a week class in non impact aerobics
OTHERPassive : lecture series
a 12 week, once a week for one hour lecture series with no exercise. Topics will cover symptom management in Multiple Sclerosis
Sponsors
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients that were diagnosed by a neurologist with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. * EDSS scale between 1 and 6. * Patients that are able to travel to and from a 12 week program location.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients that were diagnosed by a neurologist with primary or secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. * EDSS scale above 6
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Biodex Scale Balance score: Automated | Change: baseline and 12 weeks | A patient will step up to a Biodex Balance scale and will be instructed to try and maintain balance on the machine until it produces an automated outcome score for balance. This number is directly related to a fall risk score in patients with neurological compromise. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pre and post intervention questionaire | Change: baseline and 12 weeks | A fifty question questionaire will be administered pre and post intervention. These questions will focus on mood changes, attitude changes and overall quality of life changes related to adding exercise in their daily living. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactDonovan Adendorf, DC
Backup ContactDonovan Adendorf
Outcome results
None listed