Effect of an Internet-Based Pilates Telerehabilitation Intervention in People With Multiple Sclerosis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) has been recommended in multiple sclerosis (MS) to maintain good physical fitness and mental health, reduce the severity of symptoms and risk of relapse, and improve quality of life. Pilates has been suggested as an ideal PA to manage physical, cognitive, and psychological symptoms of MS and a useful method to maintain and improve balance and gait.

Objective

This paper presents the protocol for a study that aims to evaluate the efficacy on the physical domain (specifically balance and gait) of a home-based, self-managed PA intervention delivered through the MS-FIT exergame (HELAGLOBE Società a responsabilità limitata). In addition, measures of cognitive performance, quality of life, and well-being will be considered.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Tacchino A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833266 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature