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ABSTRACT: Background
Older adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) exhibit disease-related impairments such as compromised strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and quality of life (QOL). Exercise training as an intervention to reverse these conditions in older adults with MS is limited.Objective
The objective of this pilot trial was to examine the effects of a DVD exercise intervention targeting flexibility, strength, and balance in older adults with MS in order to generate effect sizes to power a larger trial.Methods
Participants were randomly assigned to a six-month DVD exercise intervention (n = 24) or a healthy aging DVD control condition (n = 24). Measures of physical function, physical activity, sedentary behavior, QOL and program satisfaction were assessed at baseline and at follow-up.Results
The DVD exercise intervention was well received with no adverse events. Effects sizes ranged from small to modest reflecting improved function, increased physical activity, decreased sitting time, and improved QOL in the intervention condition compared to the control condition.Conclusion
This pilot randomized controlled trial suggests that older adults with MS are receptive to an exercise program via DVD, and the program results in modest but potentially important improvements in function and physical activity.
SUBMITTER: McAuley E
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5433324 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan-Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
McAuley Edward E Wójcicki Thomas R TR Learmonth Yvonne Charlotte YC Roberts Sarah A SA Hubbard Elizabeth Anne EA Kinnett-Hopkins Dominique D Fanning Jason J Motl Robert W RW
Multiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinical 20150101
<h4>Background</h4>Older adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) exhibit disease-related impairments such as compromised strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and quality of life (QOL). Exercise training as an intervention to reverse these conditions in older adults with MS is limited.<h4>Objective</h4>The objective of this pilot trial was to examine the effects of a DVD exercise intervention targeting flexibility, strength, and balance in older adults with MS in order to generate effect sizes ...[more]