Vojta Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis.

NUMEN Foundation21 enrolled

Overview

This Study evaluates the effectiveness of a Vojta locomotion reflex program as short-term automatic postural control in patients with Multiple sclerosis

In two consecutive weeks two interventions will be conducted: Vojta group(A) and standard therapy group(B). The last one is based on balance exercises targeting core stability, Bobath concept and sensory strategies. In the Vojta group 5 sessions will be conducted for a duration of 2 weeks and the same will be realised on the standard group. In addition, during the study, a daily activity shall be prescribed in both groups: Vojta exercise during 20 minutes for group A and walking for 20 minutes in group B.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis Physical Therapy

Interventions

Vojta TherapyOTHER

Each session will consist of a 45-minute Vojta thera between py protocol based on three exercises, 15 minutes per exercise: Crawling reflex, and 1st phase and 2nd phase Rolling reflex.

Standard ProgramOTHER

The program consist in balance exercises targeting core stability, exercises of coordination and Pilates as well as individual sessions using the Bobath concept.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Final diagnosis of MS according to McDonald criteria. * Walkability with or without assistance (4.0 to 6.5 in EDSS) and dysfunctions defined by the inability to hold the tandem position for 30 seconds with the arms close to body. * Older than 18 years-old. * Escorted sessions, a family member or close person. Exclusion Criteria: * Phase outbreak or outbreak in the 3 months before the study. * Medication that prevents or limits the performance of the Locomotion reflex. * Participation in other studies during the conduct of this study. * Score inferior to 6 in the Abbreviated Mental Test that prevents understanding of the study consent or that limits the understanding of the test during its realisation.

Locations (1)

NUMEN Foundation

Madrid, España, Spain

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Berg Balance Scale

This test measures the automatic postural control. The Berg scale comprises 14 items (score included 0-4). The total scores can range from 0 (severely affected balance) to 56 (excellent balance).

Time frame: 2 weeks

10 metres walk

This Test measures the speed during 10 meter walking at normal pace

Time frame: 2 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Tandem 6 metres test

This test measures the balance when walking with one foot in front of the other

Time frame: 2 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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