Pilates Versus Eccentric Exercises on Multiple Sclerosis

Cairo University30 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to determine whether Pilates-based stability or eccentric training is more effective for patients with multiple sclerosis(MS) with chronic non-specific low back pain(NSLBP).

Thirty adult patients with multiple sclerosis with chronic NSLBP verified diagnosis of MS by a specialized neurologist will be questioned and screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients were randomly allocated to one of two groups: (Pilates or Eccentric). Every individual in both groups will be examined before and after the 6-week treatment program. The handheld dynamometer assessed isometric trunk flexion and extension strength Pain intensity by casual analog scale (VAS). The Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) evaluates static and dynamic sitting balance and trunk coordination in a seated position.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions

Pilate trainingOTHER

Pilates based training exercises group will perform Pilates divided into two levels (beginner and intermediate). Each level will last for six sessions.

eccentric trainingOTHER

eccentric trunk training exercises group:The course of the intervention period is 12 sessions total, exercises performed for two to three sets with 10 to 15 repetitions each set and 2 min rest between each set

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age range 18 to 40 years. * Relapsing-remitting free for at least 90 days before testing. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a neurologic disease other than MS. * A relapse within 3 months.

Locations (1)

Cairo university hospital

Giza, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

pain intensity

VAS for measuring pain severity

Time frame: At baseline and after 6 week

Function

The Trunk impairment scale (TIS) The static subscale investigates: (1) the ability of the subject to maintain a sitting position with feet supported; (2) the ability to maintain a sitting position while the legs are passively crossed, and (3) the ability to maintain a sitting position when the subject crosses the legs actively. The dynamic subscale contains items on lateral flexion of the trunk and unilateral lifting of the hip. To assess the coordination of the trunk, the subject is asked to rotate the upper or lower part of his or her trunk 6 times, initiating the movements either from the shoulder girdle or from the pelvic girdle, respectively. For each item, a 2-, 3- or 4- point ordinal scale is used. On the static and dynamic sitting balance and coordination subscales the maximal scores that can be attained are 7, 10 and 6 points. Therefore, TIS ranges between 0 for a minimal performance to 23 for a perfect performance.

Time frame: At baseline and after 6 week

Secondary Outcomes

back muscle strength

Handheld dynamometer measuring isometric trunk muscle strength

Time frame: At baseline and after 6 week

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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