Aerobic reserve capacity in multiple sclerosis-Preliminary evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Aerobic reserve capacity reflects the available energy for performing everyday life tasks, and it has been studied in older adult populations. This preliminary study examined proof of concept and measurement of aerobic reserve capacity in multiple sclerosis (MS).

Materials & methods

Twenty-one fully ambulatory people with MS performed a maximal, cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET). We calculated aerobic reserve capacity based on the difference between peak aerobic power (VO_2peak ) and first stage oxygen consumption (VO₂ ). Participants completed assessments for disability (Expanded Disability Status Scale, EDSS), cognition (Symbol Digit Modalities Test, SDMT), mood (Beck Depression Inventory, BDI), walking endurance (six-minute walk distance

SUBMITTER: Feasel CD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9270568 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature