Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated demyelinating disorder that significantly impairs the quality of life (QoL) of MS patients. The focus is on assessing the effectiveness of exercise interventions in managing symptoms such as fatigue and spasticity, with particular attention to their impact on gait, balance, and overall rehabilitation. This article aims to review the effectiveness of various types of exercise on patients with MS regarding their rehabilitation. Many studies demonstrated the significant effects of exercise on the remission and rehabilitation process of MS. The QoL of MS patients was improved by different physical interventions, including aerobics, cardio exercise, and yoga. Aerobic exercise reduces MS-related symptoms and improves overall health in patients with MS and improves the health of patients with MS. In addition, cycling, walking, and running reduce MS symptoms and improve gait, balance, cognitive ability, mobility, fatigue, and neural functions. Telerehabilitation, robot-assisted exercise, and physical interventions show significant effects on demyelinating symptoms in MS. In conclusion, exercise interventions are clinically effective in MS rehabilitation. The strongest evidence (level I) supports aerobic and resistance training for improving mobility, balance, and fatigue. Moderate evidence (levels II-III) indicates potential benefits of Pilates, yoga, and aquatic therapy, though results are sometimes inconsistent across trials. Preliminary or lower-level evidence (levels III-V) suggests promise for technology-assisted and multimodal interventions, but large-sample, high-quality studies are needed. These findings highlight the importance of personalized, evidence-based exercise prescriptions in MS. However, large clinical studies are required to strengthen the knowledge base and refine optimal protocols.
Munir et al. (Thu,) studied this question.