In Multiple Sclerosis the multiplicity of physical and psychological dysfunctions have been shown to exhibit a number of life-altering problems such as fatigue, limb weakness, alteration of upper extremity fine motor coordination, loss of sensation, spasticity. These problems affect performance of many daily living activities (ADL) such as dressing, bathing, self-care, and writing, thus reducing functional independence and self-rated quality of life. Twenty people with Multiple Sclerosis will receive neurorehabilitation treatment comprising a combination of aerobic training and upper limb task-oriented training. The aim of this pilot crossover study is to evaluate the effects of neurorehabilitation on upper limb performance and on fatigue in People with Multiple Sclerosis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
20
Participants in the experimental group will receive 1 hour treatment comprising 30' of aerobic training and 30' of task-oriented training focused on uppper limb rehabilitation for 3 times a week for 20 sessions.
Fondazione Don Gnocchi ONLUS
Milan, Italy
Change from Baseline in 9-hole peg test at 2 and 4 months
Time frame: baseline, then participants were followed for the duration the outpatient treatment protocol, an average of 8 weeks, and at follow up 2 months after the end of the treatment protocol
Change from Baseline in Heart Rate at 2 and 4 months
Time frame: baseline, then participants were followed for the duration the outpatient treatment protocol, an average of 8 weeks, and at follow up 2 months after the end of the treatment protocol
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