Our case study successfully enabled us to address the four feasibility metrics , and we provide new information on management feasibility ( i.e. estimate data completeness and estimate data entry ) and scientific outcomes feasibility ( i.e. determining data collection material s appropriateness ) .
Conclusion Our review highlights the existing research and provides a case study which assesses important metrics of study feasibility .
Background Much research has been undertaken to establish the important benefits of physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis ( MS ) .
There is disagreement regarding the strength of this research , perhaps because the majority of studies on physical activity and its benefits have not undergone initial and systematic feasibility testing .
We aim to address the feasibility processes that have been examined within the context of physical activity interventions in MS .
Feasibility and effects of a group kickboxing program for individuals with multiple sclerosis: a pilot report.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Balance and mobility impairments are common in persons with multiple sclerosis ( MS ) . The primary purpose of this pilot program was to evaluate the feasibility and the effects of group kickboxing on balance and mobility in individuals with MS . METHODS Four individuals with relapsing-remitting or secondary progressive MS participated in a group kickboxing program two times per week for 8 weeks . Outcome measures included the Berg Balance Scale ( BBS ) , Dynamic Gait Index ( DGI ) , Timed Up and Go ( TUG ) , walking speed and the Activities Specific Balance Confidence Scale ( ABC ) . RESULTS Following training , 3 of 4 participants had improvements in BBS performance . All participants demonstrated improvements in the DGI . Changes in the TUG , ABC , and walking speed were more variable . CONCLUSION Group kickboxing appears to be a feasible exercise activity for individuals with MS and may lead to improvement in select measures of balance . Further investigation may be warranted
Our case study successfully enabled us to address the four feasibility metrics , and we provide new information on management feasibility ( i.e. estimate data completeness and estimate data entry ) and scientific outcomes feasibility ( i.e. determining data collection material s appropriateness ) .
Conclusion Our review highlights the existing research and provides a case study which assesses important metrics of study feasibility .
Background Much research has been undertaken to establish the important benefits of physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis ( MS ) .
There is disagreement regarding the strength of this research , perhaps because the majority of studies on physical activity and its benefits have not undergone initial and systematic feasibility testing .
We aim to address the feasibility processes that have been examined within the context of physical activity interventions in MS .