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Abstract: EP1842
Type: ePoster
Abstract Category: Therapy - symptomatic - 34 Quality of life
Background: Gait abnormalities are an early clinical symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS), leading to decreased activity and limitations in function. In addition, MS causes sensorimotor deficits and neurological weakness that impairs mobility in daily living activities. There are several studies showing beneficial qualities of physical therapy on walking function, mobility and quality of live. Nonetheless, the circuit training approach hasn´t been studied enough in people with MS and gait and quality of life. Previous studies have shown that physiotherapy circuit training is a good method to improve locomotor function and mobility in stroke survivors.
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a physiotherapy circuit training on gait parameters and quality of life in people with MS.
Methods: An experimental trial with a sample of 60 subjects. 41 females and 19 males with relapsing-remitting (n=43), secondary progressive (n=6) and primary progressive (n=11) MS with EDSS of 1.5 to 5.5. They were randomly assigned to 2 groups: experimental group (n=30) received 12 physiotherapy circuit training sessions over 3 months (2 hours/each session), whereas control group were in wait list. The sessions included four different workstations: Balance trainer, whole-body vibration platform, Biofeedback cycling and treadmill with body weight support. Outcome for the gait, registered by Gaitrite Walkway System were : velocity, cadence, step length differential, ambulatory time and Functional Ambulatory Profile (FAP). Quality of life was assessed by: MusiQol, a specific self-reported questionnaire of health related quality of life. Date registered before and after the intervention.
Results: Significant difference in the experimental group in FAP (p< 0,03), ambulation time (p< 0. 32) and step length differential (p< 0.034) after the intervention. No changes in gait pattern were reported in the control group. The quality of life improved but it was not significant (p< 0.092).
Conclusion: The physiotherapy circuit training seems to be effective to improve gait patterns in MS patients, moreover it might have a positive influence in the quality of life.
Disclosure:
Anabel Granja: nothing to disclose
Abstract: EP1842
Type: ePoster
Abstract Category: Therapy - symptomatic - 34 Quality of life
Background: Gait abnormalities are an early clinical symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS), leading to decreased activity and limitations in function. In addition, MS causes sensorimotor deficits and neurological weakness that impairs mobility in daily living activities. There are several studies showing beneficial qualities of physical therapy on walking function, mobility and quality of live. Nonetheless, the circuit training approach hasn´t been studied enough in people with MS and gait and quality of life. Previous studies have shown that physiotherapy circuit training is a good method to improve locomotor function and mobility in stroke survivors.
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a physiotherapy circuit training on gait parameters and quality of life in people with MS.
Methods: An experimental trial with a sample of 60 subjects. 41 females and 19 males with relapsing-remitting (n=43), secondary progressive (n=6) and primary progressive (n=11) MS with EDSS of 1.5 to 5.5. They were randomly assigned to 2 groups: experimental group (n=30) received 12 physiotherapy circuit training sessions over 3 months (2 hours/each session), whereas control group were in wait list. The sessions included four different workstations: Balance trainer, whole-body vibration platform, Biofeedback cycling and treadmill with body weight support. Outcome for the gait, registered by Gaitrite Walkway System were : velocity, cadence, step length differential, ambulatory time and Functional Ambulatory Profile (FAP). Quality of life was assessed by: MusiQol, a specific self-reported questionnaire of health related quality of life. Date registered before and after the intervention.
Results: Significant difference in the experimental group in FAP (p< 0,03), ambulation time (p< 0. 32) and step length differential (p< 0.034) after the intervention. No changes in gait pattern were reported in the control group. The quality of life improved but it was not significant (p< 0.092).
Conclusion: The physiotherapy circuit training seems to be effective to improve gait patterns in MS patients, moreover it might have a positive influence in the quality of life.
Disclosure:
Anabel Granja: nothing to disclose