In:
European Neurology, S. Karger AG, Vol. 78, No. 1-2 ( 2017), p. 71-77
Abstract:
〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Objective: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Two methods using exercise and body cooling could influence the well-being of patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). The aim of this study was to determine whether wearing a cooling vest during a physical training program could increase the cognitive and physical capacities and quality of life in PwMS. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Methods: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Eighteen PwMS (49.6 ± 8 years; Expanded Disability Status Score 5.0 ± 1.0) were randomly assigned to a cooling or control group. PwMS underwent a 7-week physical training program. In the cooling group, PwMS wore a cooling vest during each training session, whereas in the control group, PwMS wore a cotton T-shirt. Before and after the training program, both groups completed the Isaacs Set Test (IST), Trail Making Test A-B (TMT A-B), SEP-59, Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory and performed a 6-minute walk test (6MWT). 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 The cooling group showed significantly ( 〈 i 〉 p 〈 /i 〉 〈 0.05) improved performance for IST, TMT A and 6MWT. Their emotional well-being and cognitive functions investigated in SEP-59 were significantly ( 〈 i 〉 p 〈 /i 〉 〈 0.05) improved, and general and physical fatigue significantly ( 〈 i 〉 p 〈 /i 〉 〈 0.05) decreased. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Conclusions: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 This physical training program combined with a cooling strategy could have a significant positive influence on both cognitive and physical performances, perceived fatigue and emotional well-being in heat-sensitive PwMS.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0014-3022
,
1421-9913
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2017
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209426-5
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1482237-4
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