Exercising Impacts on Fatigue, Depression, and Paresthesia in Female Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Razazian, Nazanin; Yavari, Zeinab; Farnia, Vahid; Azizi, Akram; Kordavani, Laleh; Bahmani, Dena Sadeghi; Holsboer‐Trachsler, Edith; Brand, Serge

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“…Likewise, and against the findings from patients with Huntington's Disease, 15 physical activity patterns are not suitable as predictor of preclinical symptoms. Further, the present pattern of results is at odds with those studies showing a decreased physical activity among patients with MS. 11,12,44 The novelty of the results should be balanced against the limitation of the study, which precludes an overgeneralization of the findings. First, the sample sizes were small, though, nevertheless, statistically significant mean differences were observed.…”

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During early to mid adolescence, moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with restoring sleep, psychological functioning, mental toughness and male gender

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Kalak

Gerber

et al. 2016

Journal of Sports Sciences

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Numerous studies showed that regular physical activity (PA) is associated with both favourable and restorative sleep and improved psychological functioning (PF). However, there is little research on the topic covering the early to mid-adolescence period. Moreover, curiosity and exploratory behaviour (CEB) and mental toughness (MT) as a result of PA remains thus far uninvestigated, as do possible gender differences. The aim of the present study was to explore the associations between PA, subjective sleep (sS), PF, CEB, and MT during early to mid-adolescence. A total of 1361 participants (mean age = 13.37 years; range: 11-16 years; 51.2% female) took part in the study. They completed questionnaires covering PA, sS, PF, CEB, and MT. Greater PA was related to improved PF, better sS, and increased CEB and MT. Compared to male participants, females reported less PA, poorer sS, and had lower PF and MT scores. The present pattern of results suggests that during early and mid-adolescence greater PA was associated with more favourable sS and better PF, including CEB and MT, and that female participants reported lower scores in PA, sS, and PF. Accordingly, if PA has a favourable impact on sleep and psychological functioning, then data suggest that sports participation should be more tailored to increase motivation among female adolescents.

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During early to mid adolescence, moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with restoring sleep, psychological functioning, mental toughness and male gender

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Gerber

et al. 2016

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“…Neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease (HD), and multiple sclerosis (MS) are often characterized by significant psychological and physical deficits such as sleep disturbance (SD) and low physical activities that interfere significantly with patients’ abilities and their overall quality of life. 1 – 7 In this context, MS is the most common chronic autoimmune demyelinating and inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. Demyelination in association with axonal damage results in slowing of nerve signals, leading to typical MS symptoms such as feeling tired (fatigue), pain, visual problems, paresthesia, and problems of movement and balance.…”

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Mental toughness, sleep disturbances, and physical activity in patients with multiple sclerosis compared to healthy adolescents and young adults

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Gerber²,

Kalak³

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BackgroundMultiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic autoimmune demyelinating and inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, afflicting both the body and mind. The risk of suffering from MS is 2.5–3.5 times greater in females than in males. While there is extant research on fatigue, depression, and cognitive impairment in patients with MS during its clinical course, there is a lack of research focusing on sleep, psychological functioning, and physical activity (PA) at the point of disease onset. The aims of the present study were therefore, to assess the markers of mental toughness (MT) as a dimension of psychological functioning, sleep disturbances (SD), and PA among patients at the moment of disease onset and to compare these with the corresponding values for healthy adolescents and young adults.MethodsA total of 23 patients with MS at disease onset (mean age =32.31 years; 91% females), 23 healthy adolescents (mean age =17.43 years; 82% females), and 25 healthy young adults (mean age =20.72 years; 80% females) took part in the study. They completed questionnaires covering sociodemographic data, MT, SD, and PA.ResultsPatients with MS had similar scores for MT traits as those in healthy adolescents and healthy young adults, and equivalent levels of moderate-intensity PA and SD as young adults. MS patients reported lower levels of vigorous PA compared to both healthy adolescents and young adults.ConclusionThe pattern of the results of the present study suggests that the onset of MS is not associated with poor MT, poor sleep, or reduced moderate-intensity PA. Lower levels of vigorous PA were observed in MS patients. Low levels of vigorous PA may lead to decreased cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with MS and, in the long run, to reduced cardiovascular health and degraded psychological functioning.

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“…17 Only one study to our knowledge has examined mood specifically following an AqE intervention, and reported significant benefit. 15 Thus, more studies are needed to replicate and confirm this finding. Further, no studies to our knowledge have examined mood changes following an isolated bout of AqE to examine whether the benefit is immediate.…”

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“…Finally, the conduction of water may reduce body temperature (if temperature of water is kept between 80-84 degrees, the recommended temperature for pwMS), thus enabling pwMS to prolong training sessions without the fear of over-heating. 13 To date, studies on AqE in pwMS have focused mostly on the effects of AqE on QoL, 14 fatigue, 15 balance, 16 mobility and strength, 16 and pain. 17 Only one study to our knowledge has examined mood specifically following an AqE intervention, and reported significant benefit.…”

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Effects of a Single Bout of Aquatic Exercise on Mood in Multiple Sclerosis

Genova¹,

Dacosta-Aguayo²,

Goverover³

et al. 2019

International Journal of MS Care

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Practice Points• A single bout of aquatic exercise may be effective in improving acute mood symptoms in people with MS.• Fatigue reductions following a single session of aquatic exercise were observed as well.• Future studies with larger samples should be conducted to allow a better understanding of acute effects of aquatic exercise on mood. Abstract Background: Physical activity is known to be an effective way of managing multiple sclerosis (MS) related symptoms. Further, it has been reported that even a single bout of physical activity can yield improvements in mood in persons with MS (pwMS). Aquatic exercise (AqE) can be an effective and enjoyable physical activity in pwMS. However, there is little research focusing on the immediate effects of AqE on mood in pwMS. Thus, we assessed the acute effects of a single bout of AqE on mood. Methods: Eight pwMS participated in a 45-minute AqE class as well as 45 minutes of a seated rest control condition. The Profile of Mood States was given before and after each condition (rest and AqE). Repeated measures analysis of variance and paired-samples tests were used to examine whether AqE resulted in improvement in mood. Due to the small sample size, effect sizes were considered.Results: Moderate to large effect sizes indicated a condition by time interaction, such that mood increased and fatigue reduced following an acute bout of AqE compared to rest. Conclusions:This proof of concept study suggests that mood symptoms are improved immediately following a short bout of AqE. Future research is needed to explore whether these effects are reliable and whether they can be sustained with more frequent bouts of AqE. Downloaded from

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Exercising Impacts on Fatigue, Depression, and Paresthesia in Female Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Cited by 70 publications

References 33 publications

During early to mid adolescence, moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with restoring sleep, psychological functioning, mental toughness and male gender

During early to mid adolescence, moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with restoring sleep, psychological functioning, mental toughness and male gender

Mental toughness, sleep disturbances, and physical activity in patients with multiple sclerosis compared to healthy adolescents and young adults

Effects of a Single Bout of Aquatic Exercise on Mood in Multiple Sclerosis

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