Physical Activity and Fitness Levels of Individuals With Ataxia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate physical activity levels of individuals with ataxia and correlate fitness to ataxia severity.

Design

An observational study SETTING: An outpatient ataxia clinic in a large, tertiary, urban hospital in the US.

Participants

Individuals with cerebellar ataxia (N=42).

Intervention

Not applicable.

Main outcome measure

Participants were classified as sedentary or physically active using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Maximal oxygen consumption (V̇o₂max) as an indicator of fitness level was measured, and ataxia severity was determined by the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA). Mixed effect models were used to correlate ataxia severity to fitness levels.

Results

SUBMITTER: Barbuto S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10543624 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature