The Effects of Aerobics Training on Balance in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis



Status:Completed
Conditions:Neurology
Therapuetic Areas:Neurology
Healthy:No
Age Range:20 - 60
Updated:4/2/2016
Start Date:October 2011
End Date:June 2012
Contact:Donovan Adendorf, DC
Email:adendorf@msn.com
Phone:989-731 2948

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

The Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Balance in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients that were diagnosed by a neurologist with Relapsing Remitting Multiple
Sclerosis.

- EDSS scale between 1 and 6.

- Patients that are able to travel to and from a 12 week program location.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients that were diagnosed by a neurologist with primary or secondary progressive
multiple sclerosis.

- EDSS scale above 6
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HealthZone Chiropractic Clinic
Gaylord, Michigan 49735
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