Effects of Aerobic and Isokinetic Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis
Condition: Multiple Sclerosis
MeSH terms: Multiple Sclerosis; Sclerosis
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      The investigators aimed in this study to measure the muscular strength, cardiovascular system
      and quality of life effects of rehabilitation with aerobic and isokinetic exercise program in
      MS patients.
    

Detailed description: 
      A total of 40 patients enrolled in the study from outpatient clinics were included. Two
      groups were formed, namely 'aerobic exercise' and 'isokinetic exercise' groups. Using
      modified Bruce protocol, effort capacities were measured with Humac Norm Cybex dynamometer, 6
      min. walking distance and MSQOL-54 scale were used to assess the quality of life. The aerobic
      exercise group by using treadmill their walking speeds were adjusted according to the maximum
      speed at which the person could walk was performed for a period of ; 8 weeks, 3 days a week,
      30-45 minutes each patient according to the progressive exercise method. 5-10 minutes warm-up
      exercise was performed before starting to work, 5-10 minutes stretching exercise at the end
      of the exercise. Patients in the isokinetic exercise group pedaled a bicycle ergometer for
      warming with low resistance for 5 minutes before starting to exercise, and exercise was
      applied for 5-10 minutes to cool down at the end of the study. The exercise program was
      applied for 8 weeks with 3 repetitions per week.

      Assessment of exercise capacity (effort capacity) was performed by applying the Norav
      Trackmaster TMX 425 Treadmill Exercise Device by applying Modified Bruce protocol. Patients'
      total exercise times were expressed in seconds. Indirect maximum amount of oxygen volume (VO2
      max) values were calculated using heart rate obtained with submaximal treadmill exercise.All
      the cases participating in the study were compared in terms of the pre-treatment MSQoL-54
      scale and the MSQoL-54 scale subscale.
    

Intervention name(s): 'aerobic exercise'; 'isokinetic exercise'
Intervention type(s): Other; Device
Intervention description(s): The aerobic exercise group by using treadmill their walking speeds were adjusted according to the maximum speed at which the person could walk was performed a period of; 8 weeks, 3 days a week, 30-45 minutes each patient.; Patients in the isokinetic exercise group pedaled a bicycle ergometer for warming with low exercise and exercise was applied for 5-10 minutes to cool down at the end of the study. were included in a rehabilitation program that they would apply for 3 days per week for 8 weeks.The measuring of isokinetic muscle strength, CSMI Humac Norm isokinetic dynamometer's commonly used angular velocities of 60 ° and 180 ° / sec was used.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention model description: A total of 40 patients enrolled in the study from outpatient clinics were included. Two groups were formed, namely 'aerobic exercise' and 'isokinetic exercise' groups.
Masking: Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary purpose: Other
Keywords: Multiple sclerosis; aerobic; isokinetic; exercise