| Autor: |
GAROPOULOU, VASILIKI, TSIMARAS, VASILEIOS, OROLOGAS, ANASTASIOS, MAVROMATIS, IOANNIS, TASKOS, NIKOLAOS, CHRISTOULAS, KOSMAS |
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Journal of Physical Education & Sport; 2014, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p106-114, 9p |
| Abstrakt: |
The purpose of this study was to to evaluate the effect of an aquatic training program on the walking ability and quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis. Methods: A total of 10 adults (4 male and 6 female) with MS participated in the present study. Five patients with MS (2 male and 3 female) who participated in aquatic training program and 5 sedentary patients with MS (2 male and 3 female) were assigned to intervention (MS-I) and control (MS-C) groups, respectively. Pre- and post- training exercise tests were performed to determine the walking ability, while quality of life was estimated by the Health Questionnaire (EQ-5D). According to the EuroQol Group, the EQ-5D index was calculated by the algorithm UK-TTO. The MS-I group underwent a 12- wk aquatic training program at a frequency of 2 times per week and for a duration of 40 min per season. Results: Post-training results showed that the MS-I group improved during treatment, from their baseline scores on walking ability (p < .05) and quality of life (p < .05) measurement. In contrast, MS-C group presented decreased quality of life (p < .05) and worst walking mobility (p < .05). Conclusions: Patients with MS may be able to improve their mobility and quality of life when performing a systematic and well-designed aquatic training program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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