Multiple Sclerosis
Conditions
Keywords
Multiple Sclerosis, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Pain, Motor Function, Fatigue, Quality of Life
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of PNF techniques on pain, motor function, fatigue and quality of life.
Interventions
Exercise training and PNF training
Exercise training
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* a clinical diagnosis of Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) as defined by McDonald criteria * 18-65 years of age * an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score \< 4 * relapse-free for the last 3 months * cognitive impairment that was defined with mini mental test.
Exclusion criteria
* a history of different neurological diseases * having any contraindication for exercise * having orthopedic, vision, hearing, or perception problems.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Pain |
| Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQoL-54) | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Quality of Life |
| Fatigue Severity Scale and Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS) | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Fatigue |
| Timed Up and Go (TUG) | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Mobility and Balance |
| The Six-Minute Walk Test (6-MWT) | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Functionality |
| Hand Dexterity | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Hand Dexterity |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)