Fatigue, mood and quality of life improve in MS patients after progressive resistance training

Dalgas, Ulrik; Stenager, Egon; Jakobsen, Johannes; Petersen, Thor; Hansen, Hans J.; Knudsen, Christina Bruun; Overgaard, Kristian; Ingemann-Hansen, T

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“…Studies indicate that participants' perceived value of exercise may not exceed the associated cost of exercise. For example, earlier studies 4,6 showing statistically significant benefits in individuals with MS following exercise programs had attrition rates of up to 42%, leading one to question the feasibility or desirability of such programs. While the cost of participating in an exercise program includes dosage-dependent physical exertion, value may be found in physical attributes, cognitive factors, mood, and QOL.…”

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“…36 Although not expressly measured in this study, fatigue has been shown to be reducible with physical activity. 6 Further exploration of the relationship between somato-affective features of depression and aerobic exercise appears warranted.…”

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“…4,5 Despite the demonstrated benefits, attrition in exercise intervention studies is a concern, ranging from just over 18% 6 to 42%. 4 These high attrition rates bring into question the feasibility of exercise programs ized so as to minimize physical and mental fatigue by allowing adequate rest periods.…”

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Aerobic Exercise in People with Multiple Sclerosis

Swank¹,

Thompson²,

Medley³

2013

International Journal of MS Care

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The aims of this study were to explore the feasibility of structured aerobic exercise followed by a period of unstructured physical activity and determine the impact of such exercise on cognition, mood, and quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). A convenience sample of 9 individuals with relapsing-remitting MS performed 30 minutes of aerobic exercise (upper-and lower-extremity ergometry and treadmill ambulation) twice weekly for

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Aerobic Exercise in People with Multiple Sclerosis

Swank¹,

Thompson²,

Medley³

2013

International Journal of MS Care

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“…For example, cycling [11] and resistance training [19] resulted in significantly improved fatigue ratings, while treadmill training [16] did not affect fatigue scores. Thus, the exercise modality that is the most effective for improving fatigue and QOL in patients with MS is not clear.…”

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Elliptical exercise improves fatigue ratings and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis

Huisinga¹,

Filipi²,

Stergiou³

2011

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Abstract-Fatigue, reduced quality of life (QOL), and lower physical activity levels are commonly reported in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This study evaluated the effects of elliptical exercise on fatigue and QOL reports in patients with MS. Patients with MS (n = 26) completed the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), and the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) before and after completing 15 elliptical exercise training sessions. Changes in fatigue and QOL were assessed based on any changes in the fatigue and SF-36 questionnaires, and correlations between changes in each of the scales were made to determine whether a relationship was present between the fatigue and QOL measures. Results showed significant improvement in FSS, MFIS, and five SF-36 subscales as a result of elliptical exercise. The change in FSS correlated with change in two of the SF-36 subscales. Elliptical exercise for patients with MS results in significant improvements in both fatigue and QOL. These findings indicate that regular elliptical exercise could be a part of inpatient and outpatient MS rehabilitation programs.

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“…3 Evidence is mounting that MS patients may benefit from exercise across a broad range of health outcomes, including fatigue. [4][5][6][7][8] At the same time, fatigue likely adversely affects an MS patient's ability to participate in exercise, 9 and little is known about how to maximize the benefits of exercise while managing fatigue in patients with MS.…”

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Effect of a Single Bout of Intermittent versus Continuous Walking on Perceptions of Fatigue in People with Multiple Sclerosis

Karpatkin¹,

Rzetelny²

2012

International Journal of MS Care

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Fatigue may limit the ability of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to participate in walking exercises, which could ultimately reduce their benefit from physical therapy. An exercise program that minimizes the fatigue experienced by people with MS during exercise may lead to an increase in the amount of exercise being performed. The purpose of this study was to determine whether subjective feelings of fatigue differ in people with MS depending on whether they exercised intermittently or continuously. Using a within-subjects, counterbalanced crossover design, a sample of 30 individuals with MS performed 6 minutes of continuous and 6 minutes of intermittent walking 1 week apart. Fatigue was measured on the Visual Analogue Scale of Fatigue (VASF) and recorded before and after the walking conditions. A 2 × 2 repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to assess the potential effects of intermittent versus continuous walking on self-reported fatigue. A significant interaction revealed that pre-post mean self-ratings of fatigue on the VASF increased less in the intermittent condition (from 37.93 mm to 44.83 mm; difference = 6.90 mm) compared with the continuous condition (from 34.33 mm to 54.43 mm: difference = 20.10 mm) (P < .001), suggesting that patients experienced less fatigue in the intermittent condition despite walking an equivalent total duration. The interaction effect was not influenced by age, gender, disease severity or duration, use of antispasticity medication, use of assistive devices, or mood. The results suggest that people with MS may be more tolerant of, and able to perform, greater amounts of exercise if they exercise intermittently. Int J MS Care. 2012;14:124-131.

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Fatigue, mood and quality of life improve in MS patients after progressive resistance training

Cited by 206 publications

References 45 publications

Aerobic Exercise in People with Multiple Sclerosis

Aerobic Exercise in People with Multiple Sclerosis

Elliptical exercise improves fatigue ratings and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis

Effect of a Single Bout of Intermittent versus Continuous Walking on Perceptions of Fatigue in People with Multiple Sclerosis

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