Effect of Aerobic Training on Walking Capacity and Maximal Exercise Tolerance in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Crossover Controlled Study

• Published in: Physical therapy Vol. 87; no. 5; pp. 545 - 555
• Main Authors: Rampello, Anais, Franceschini, Marco, Piepoli, Massimo, Antenucci, Roberto, Lenti, Gabriella, Olivieri, Dario, Chetta, Alfredo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Physical Therapy Association 01.05.2007; Oxford University Press
• Subjects: Adult; Aerobic exercises; Care and treatment; Complications and side effects; Cross-Over Studies; Exercise; Exercise - physiology; Exercise Tolerance - physiology; Female; Health aspects; Heart Rate - physiology; Humans; Male; Mental Health; Multiple sclerosis; Multiple Sclerosis - physiopathology; Multiple Sclerosis - psychology; Multiple Sclerosis - rehabilitation; Oximetry; Oxygen Consumption - physiology; Physical fitness; Physical therapy; Quality of Life; Respiratory Function Tests; Surveys and Questionnaires; Walking; Walking - physiology; United States

Physical deconditioning is involved in the impaired exercise tolerance of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), but data on the effects of aerobic training (AT) in this population are scanty. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of an 8-week AT program on exercise capacity-in terms...