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 .
Pilates for people with multiple sclerosis who use a wheelchair: feasibility, efficacy and participant experiences
Abstract Purpose : This mixed methods study aim ed to explore the feasibility , efficacy and the participants ’ experiences of a Pilates programme for people with Multiple Sclerosis ( pwMS ) who use a wheelchair . Method : Fifteen pwMS took part in the 12-week Pilates programme . At baseline and after 6 and 12 weeks of the programme , sitting stability , measured as maximum progression of the Centre of Pressure when leaning sideways ( COPmax ) , posture , pain on a Visual Analogue Scale , function , fatigue and the impact of MS ( MSIS29 ) were assessed . Ten participants took part in two focus groups within six weeks of the completion of the programme . Results : Significant improvements at the 12-week assessment were found in COPmax ( p = 0.046 ) , sitting posture ( p = 0.004 ) , pain in the shoulders ( p = 0.005 ) and back ( p = 0.005 ) and MSIS29 ( p = 0.006 ) . The majority of participants described various physical , functional , psychological and social benefits from participation that reflected increased confidence in activities of daily living . Enjoyment of the classes was expressed by all , and most wished to continue participation . Conclusions : Pilates appears to be efficacious in improving sitting stability and posture and decreasing pain and was also well tolerated by wheelchair users with MS . Further mixed methods studies are warranted . Implication s for Rehabilitation Group-based core stability exercise or Pilates for people with MS who use wheelchair is a feasible and safe way of exercising for this patient group . Pilates exercises for people moderately to severely affected by MS result ed in a decrease in back and shoulder pain and improvement in sitting balance . Future appropriately powered r and omised controlled studies into Pilates for people with MS reliant on wheelchair are 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 .