Changes in walking speed following resistance training in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reduced walking ability, especially decreased gait speed, is one of the most common and disabling impairments reported by people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Considering the impact of muscle strength on walking ability, resistance training may have the potential to improve walking speed in MS. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effect of lower limb resistance training on walking speed in people with MS.

Methods

Seven databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, The Allied and Complimentary Medicine Database, Web of Science, Physiotherapy Evidence Database [PEDro], PsycINFO, and Sports Medicine and Education Index) were searched in March 2024 for studies that met the following eligibility criteria: randomized controlled trials investigating th

SUBMITTER: McManaman C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11826970 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature