Key result
Aerobic training reduces cardiovascular risk factors and improves fitness in mild to moderate multiple sclerosis.
Why the study?
Does aerobic training improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and HRQOL and reduce cardiovascular risk factors in persons with multiple sclerosis?
Does aerobic training improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and HRQOL and reduce cardiovascular risk factors in persons with multiple sclerosis?
Aerobic exercise is safe and beneficial for persons with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis and should be included in their overall management plan to enhance physical and psychosocial well-being.
May support aerobic training in mild-moderate MS; leaves open confirmation by randomized trials before practice change.
Purpose: In this article, we review the evidence for aerobic training in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). The effects of aerobic training on enhancing cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and reducing risk factors for cardiovascular disease are summarized. Clinical considerations and recommendations for aerobic testing and training are also presented. Summary of Key Points: Persons with MS may limit their participation in physical activity, predisposing them to deconditioning and additional disability, previously attributed to the disease process itself. However, individuals with mild to moderate levels of disability who participate in aerobic training can improve aerobic fitness, muscle strength, and HRQOL and reduce the risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Aerobic testing and training are safe for these patients provided that they are adequately screened and managed for fatigue, dysautonomia, and thermosensitivity. These historical concerns should not preclude active participation in aerobic training as current evidence suggests that the benefits outweigh the risks. Conclusions: To minimize activity limitations and participation restrictions and enhance physical and psychosocial well-being, aerobic exercise should be promoted and included in the overall management plan of clients with MS.
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Howe et al. (2006) conducted a review in Multiple sclerosis. Aerobic training was evaluated on Cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, health-related quality of life, and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Aerobic training in persons with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis improves aerobic fitness, muscle strength, and health-related quality of life while reducing cardiovascular risk factors.
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