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Mr Afshin Moghadasi, Dr Gholamali Ghasemi, Ebrahim Sadeghi-Demneh, Masoud Etemadifar, Volume 27, Issue 2 (6-2019)
Abstract
Introduction: Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience difficulty with balance and walking, which can make daily activities difficult. Recent studies in rehabilitation procedures emphasize on functional suspension training using body weight resistance against gravity by unstable tools and equipment that are similar to daily activities. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of total body resistance exercise (TRX) suspension training on functional balance in patients with MS.
Materials & Methods: This study included 34 females with MS and expanded disability status scale of 1-4 as well as the age range of 20-50 years who referred to Isfahan MS Society. The participants were intentionally selected and assigned nonrandomly into two groups of control (n=15) and experimental (n=19). The training protocol included 8 TRX movements with four difficulty levels from simple to difficult for 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week, and each session lasting 45 minutes. The functional balance was measured through using Timed Up and Go (TUG), 10-Metre Walk Test (10MWT), and forward and lateral functional reach tests. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA. P-value less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Ethics code: IR.UI.REC.1396.014, Clinical trial: IRCT20180521039762N1
Findings: The results obtained from the posttest showed a significant improvement in functional balance of the experimental group, compared to the control group in terms of the TUG test (P=0.001), 10MWT (P=0.001), and lateral functional reach tests to the left and right (P=0.013). However, there was no significant difference between the two groups regarding forward functional reach test (P=0.053).
Discussion & Conclusions: According to the results, it can be concluded that TRX suspension training improves functional balance, walking speed, and balance during walking in patients with MS. Therefore, it is recommended to perform TRX training as a functional training intervention to improve functional balance and walking in MS patients.
Fatemeh Marjani, Nader Rahnama, Masood Etemadifar, Morteza Shoaei, Volume 30, Issue 1 (3-2022)
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Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune, inflammatory nervous system disease, which is emerged under the influence of the loss of myelin in the white matter of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. The most complications in MS include tiredness, muscle cramp, tremor, unsteady gait, and inability to move. This study aimed to compare the effect of selected exercises with TRX and aerofitness on balance and proprioception in patients with MS.
Material & Methods: A total of 30 women with MS referred to the Isfahan MS association in the age range of 20-50 years with an extended disability scale score of 1-4 were purposefully selected and randomly assigned into two selected groups of TRX exercises (n=15) and aerofitness (n=15). The subjects in both groups performed TRX and aerofitness exercises for eight weeks, three sessions per week (60 min per session). Balance and ankle proprioception were measured by the stork balance test and isokinetic device, respectively. Paired and independent t-tests were used to analyze the data (P<0.05).
(Ethic code: IR.UI.REC.1398.042)
Findings: The results showed that the selected exercises with TRX and aerofitness increased balance and ankle proprioception significantly in the patients with MS (P<0.05). Regarding the comparison between TRX and aerofitness, it was shown that TRX (P<0.01) had a more significant effect, compared to aerofitness exercises (P<0.05).
Discussion & Conclusion: The results showed that the selected exercises with TRX and aerofitness improved balance and ankle proprioception in patients with MS. Therefore, it is recommended to perform these exercises as a training intervention to improve the balance and ankle proprioception in people with MS.
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