The impacts of core stability exercise (Pilates) on posture, pain, function and quality of life in wheelchair users with Multiple Sclerosis
Completed
- Conditions
- eurological diseases, Multiple SclerosisNervous System DiseasesMultiple sclerosis
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN58085997
- Lead Sponsor
- Queen Margaret University (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
1. Residence in the Edinburgh area
2. MS diagnosis
3. Aged 18 or over
4. Wheelchair user but able to transfer with minimal assistance (e.g. with the help of one person and using a sliding board)
5. Cognitive ability to follow an instructor's advice
6. Clinical stability for six weeks
Exclusion Criteria
1. Change in medication in the previous six weeks
2. Experience of a relapse during the past six weeks (defined by Sjarnadottir et ai, 2007)
3. Inability to safely participate in a Pilates class
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Sitting stability when leaning sideways assessed pre intervention, and 6 weeks, 12 weeks after start of the intervention and 3 month follow-up
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Back pain<br>2. Neck pain <br>3. Pain in arms and shoulders<br>4. Sitting posture<br>5. Breathing capacity<br>6. Multiple Sclerosis Impact Score 29<br>7. Canadian Occupational Performance Measure