Standing Balance, with and without blindfold, will be measured on patients with Multiple Sclerosis using a Biodex Balance Scale. A Twelve week intervention with one non impact aerobics group and one control group will be performed. Standing balance will then be retested on all subjects and the results will be statistically compared.
Standing Balance will be tested in 4 phases: * On a firm surface eyes open * On a frim surface eyes blindfolded * On a foam surface eyes open * On a foam surface eyes blindfolded The aerobics classes will be conducted by a NIA (Non Impact Aerobics) instructor and will be a combination of tai chi, slow movement dancing, stretching and modified yoga stretches.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
a 12 week, twice a week class in non impact aerobics
a 12 week, once a week for one hour lecture series with no exercise. Topics will cover symptom management in Multiple Sclerosis
HealthZone Chiropractic Clinic
Gaylord, Michigan, United States
RECRUITINGBiodex Scale Balance score: Automated
A patient will step up to a Biodex Balance scale and will be instructed to try and maintain balance on the machine until it produces an automated outcome score for balance. This number is directly related to a fall risk score in patients with neurological compromise.
Time frame: Change: baseline and 12 weeks
Pre and post intervention questionaire
A fifty question questionaire will be administered pre and post intervention. These questions will focus on mood changes, attitude changes and overall quality of life changes related to adding exercise in their daily living.
Time frame: Change: baseline and 12 weeks
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