Effect of two types of exercises on balance performance in patients with multiple sclerosis
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis.Multiple sclerosis
- Registration Number
- IRCT2017110737286N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
A definite diagnosis of MS, relapsing-remitting or secondary progressive types, as diagnosed by a neurologist; Ability to stand independently; Ages between 18-64 years; Ability to walk independently; Maximum score of 53 on the Berg Balance Scale; MMSE more than 24; EDSS below 5/5
Exclusion criteria: Experiencing an exacerbation of symptoms due to relapse within 3 months of the baseline measurement; Any musculoskeletal or neurological conditions except MS limiting balance or gait; Uncorrected Auditory or visual impairment; Pregnancy; Involving in the other planned treatment; Using drugs which affecting balance or gait.
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Static balance. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Force plate.;Dynamic balance. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Time Up and Go Test, 10 meter walk test.;Functional balance. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Berg balance scale.;Balance Confidence. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Activities Specific Balance Confidence.;Fear of falling. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Fall efficacy scale international.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method