Three weeks of rehabilitation improves walking capacity but not daily physical activity in patients with multiple sclerosis with moderate to severe walking disability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with multiple sclerosis have low levels of physical activity. This is of concern because low activity levels are related to cardiovascular disease, poor walking ability, and reduced quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of rehabilitation on daily physical activity and walking capacity in patients with multiple sclerosis who have moderate to severe walking disability.

Methods

This exploratory, observational study of 24 patients with multiple sclerosis examined daily physical activity, walking capacity and fatigue before and after 3 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation. Inpatient rehabilitation included physiotherapy (30-60 min, 5 times/week), strength and endurance training (30-45 min, 3-5 times/week), occupational therapy (30 min,

SUBMITTER: Kuendig S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9484681 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature