Identifying Preferences for Exercise and Sport in Australians With Mild Multiple Sclerosis: Looking Beyond Clinical Characteristics when Implementing Exercise Interventions.

Autor:	Baynton SL; Discipline of Exercise Science, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia., Mavropalias G; Discipline of Exercise Science, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia.; School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia., Inderpreet K; Discipline of Exercise Science, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia., van Rens F; Discipline of Exercise Science, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia., Learmonth YC; Discipline of Exercise Science, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia.; Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.; Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia.; Centre for Health Ageing, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine [Clin J Sport Med] 2024 Nov 26. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 26.
DOI:	10.1097/JSM.0000000000001310
Abstrakt:	Objective: Exercise is a salient component in delaying disability progression in multiple sclerosis (MS). This study considers personal preferences regarding exercise program prescription and the resources needed to facilitate exercise. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Community online, Australia. Participants: Adults with MS. Independent Variables: Participants completed online questionnaires on current exercise and sport, and preferences toward exercise prescription variables, facilitative resource needs, and delivery method. Main Outcomes: We established preference responses for the entire sample, and separately, we used logistic regression and analysis of variance to compare preferences between participants stratified according to (1) geographical rurality (ie, metro vs rural and remote) and (2) current exercise engagement (ie, active, moderately active, and insufficiently active). Results: Fifty people with a diagnosis of MS completed the survey. Participants had mild disability; most were metro-dwelling (74%) and physically active (58%). Preferences included a program of at least 6 months (70%), where exercise sessions are performed 5 d/wk (38%) at a moderate intensity (50%). Half (50%) of responders wanted to participate in sports for exercise. There was a significant difference in the preference toward higher-intensity exercise in active persons compared with inactive persons. Facilitative resources selected included a behavioral exercise coach (80%) who provides MS-specific information (46%) and behavioral change strategies (41%). Conclusions: Persons with mild MS are interested in participating in various exercises and sports. Encouraging participation will have long-term benefits. We recommend that HCPs and researchers consider individual social factors, in addition to patient symptoms and disability, when designing exercise programs for an Australian MS population. Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest. (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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