Group Balance Training for People With Multiple Sclerosis

Örebro County Council

Status

Completed

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Treatments

Other: Group balance training

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT01582126

Ö-1-12

Details and patient eligibility

About

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often have affected balance capacity and an increased risk for falls. A risk factor for falls are activities requiring dual attention. Another factor leading to reduced balance capacity is trunk stability, and decreased trunk stability has been seen in people with MS compared to healthy controls. Earlier studies using core stability exercises have shown positive effects on balance, compared to no training. In Sweden, physical therapy for people with MS has often included group training. However, evidence for this intervention is scarce. The aim of this study is therefore to investigate balance training in group. The balance training includes core stability exercises and dual attention activities. A multi-centre study is planned with a waiting-list design. Participants are randomised to either exercise group with early start or with late start. The group balance training includes training 60 minutes 2 times per week for 7 weeks.

Enrollment

87 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosed multiple sclerosis by a neurologist, being able to walk 100 m with or without walking device, being able to get down on the floor with minor assistance

Exclusion criteria

No balance deficit here defined as being able to stand still heel-toe for 30 seconds with arms crossed.
Ongoing relapse, cognitive- or language difficulties that prohibits performing the outcome measures.