Comparing Two Protocols of Exercise on Physical Fitness and Psychological Factors of Mild to Moderate Multiple Sclerosis Patients

AuthorPeyman Pashaen
AuthorZiya Fallah Mohammadien
AuthorSeyed Mohammad Baghbanianen
OrcidSeyed Mohammad Baghbanian [0000-0002-8138-7504]en
Issued Date2023-03-31en
AbstractBackground: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Previous studies have shown that aerobic activity is inversely related to MS symptoms and may be restorative and possibly protective. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effects of high-intensity functional training (HIFT) protocols and aerobic exercise on functional fitness as well as the cognitive aspect of female patients with multiple sclerosis. Methods: This quasi-experimental and applied clinical trial study consisted of all patients with MS registered in an MS clinic. Among eligible individuals, 30 female RRMS patients were randomly and equally divided into three groups high-intensity functional training (n = 10); aerobic exercise (n = 10), and control group (n = 10). The forearm test, the 30-second standing test, and single leg stance test (SLST), the timed up and go (TUG), Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) were performed to assess physical factors as well as the 21-DAS questionnaire to assess cognitive aspects. Results: This study showed a meaningful difference between the intervention groups and the control group (P < 0.05), in the level of power in the upper body (P = 0.001), lower torso strength (P = 0.001), static balance (P = 0.001), dynamic balance (P = 0.001). the psychological and behavioral components. Conclusions: Present study suggests that aerobic exercise and HIFT in women with MS can improve and further enhance physical function plus psychological and behavioral factors.en
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.5812/asjsm-127947en
KeywordHigh-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT)en
KeywordAerobic Exerciseen
KeywordCognitive Performanceen
KeywordMultiple Sclerosisen
PublisherBrieflandsen
TitleComparing Two Protocols of Exercise on Physical Fitness and Psychological Factors of Mild to Moderate Multiple Sclerosis Patientsen
TypeResearch Articleen

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