Hello,
I collected research data about resistance training in MS and I was quite impressed about results. Resistance training / stimulating muscles could be very potential prescription to patient:
Resistance training improves strength and functional capacity in persons with multiple sclerosis
Result: MS patients are capable of making positive adaptations to resistance training that are associated with improved ambulation and decreased fatigue.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15584492Resistance training improves gait kinematics in persons with multiple sclerosis
Result: Resistance training may be an effective intervention strategy for improving walking and functional ability in moderately disabled persons with MS.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16181949Resistance training improves muscle strength and functional capacity in multiple sclerosis
Result: Twelve weeks of intense progressive resistance training of the lower extremities leads to improvements of muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with multiple sclerosis, the effects persisting after 12 weeks of self-guided physical activity.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19884575Neuromuscular adaptations to long-term progressive resistance trainingtranslates to improved functional capacity for people with multiple sclerosis and is maintained at follow-up
Result: The training group significantly improved neuromuscular function of the knee extensors and flexors, which translated to improvements in functional capacity. Furthermore, the improved functional capacity was maintained after 24 weeks of self-guided physical activity. The waitlist group produced similar patterns of changes after PRT.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25257612Effects of a resistance training program and subsequent detraining on muscle strength and muscle power in multiple sclerosis patients
Result: A 12-week RTP improved MVIC and muscle power in MS patients. Additionally, 12 weeks of detraining blunted strength training adaptations in MS patients, although muscle powertraining adaptations were still evident after the detraining period.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24463236Resistance training and vibration improve muscle strength and functional capacity in female patients with multiple sclerosis
Result: The results of this study indicated this type of training can cause improvements in muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with multiple sclerosis.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23342227Improvement in strength following resistance training in MS patients despite varied disability levels
Result: The results demonstrated that all individuals with MS, despite disability levels, show parallel improvement in strength and endurance. This study supports the use of exercise, includingresistance programs, for all MS patients.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21725171Combined training improves walking mobility in persons with significant disability from multiple sclerosis: a pilot study
Result: These results suggest that a moderately intense, comprehensive, combined exercise training program represents a rehabilitation strategy that is associated with improved walking mobility in a small sample of persons with MS who have recent onset of gait impairment.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22333922Muscle fiber size increases following resistance training in multiple sclerosis
Result: We conclude that progressive resistance training induces a compensatory increase of muscle fiber size in patients with the central nervous system disorder, multiple sclerosis
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20685760Fatigue, mood and quality of life improve in MS patients after progressiveresistance training
Result: The beneficial effect of progressive resistance training on all scores was maintained at follow-up after further 12 weeks. Fatigue, mood and quality of life all improved following progressive resistance training, the beneficial effect being maintained for at least 12 weeks after end of intervention.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20194584Progressive resistance exercise for people with multiple sclerosis
Result: adults with MS benefited from a PRE programme by improving muscle performance and physical activities, without adverse events. These findings suggest that PRE may be a feasible and useful fitness alternative for people with mild to moderate disability due to MS
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16966232
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