Effect of 12 weeks of aquatic strength training on individuals with multiple sclerosis
AUTOR(ES)
SCORCINE, Claudio; VERÍSSIMO, Stefanie; COUTO, Angela; MADUREIRA, Fabricio; GUEDES, Dilmar; FRAGOSO, Yara Dadalti; COLANTONIO, Emilson
FONTE
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2022
RESUMO
ABSTRACT Background: Physical exercise programs are recommended for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, studies involving aquatic strength training to improve functional capacity in MS are limited. Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of an aquatic strength-training program in improving physical function, strength, and fatigue levels in individuals with (MS). Methods: Twenty-nine patients with MS were enrolled in the study. All participants underwent a battery of tests to measure physical function, strength and fatigue levels at two time points: before and after the 12-week intervention. The training program included strength exercises with clearly defined load and percentage of repetitions based on the patient’s maximal performance. Statistical analyses were carried out using the Student’s T test for comparison between pre- and post-intervention measures. Results: All test results were improved significantly after the intervention: 6-minute walk time (p=0.00), dominant hand grip strength (p=0.02), non-dominant hand grip strength (p=0.00), getting up (p=0.00), sitting and getting up (p=0.00), walking up 15 steps (p=0.00), walking down 15 steps (p=0.00), putting on socks (p=0.00), severity of fatigue (p=0.01), and impact of fatigue (p=0.01). Conclusion: The aquatic strength-training program was effective in increasing physical capacities of patients with MS.
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