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Multiple Sclerosis and Exercise (continued) - Coggle Diagram
Multiple Sclerosis and Exercise
(continued)
Walking Ability/Mobility
(Charron et al., 2018)
An important symptom impacting quality of life.
Due to:
Sensory impairment
Balance difficulty
Muscle Weakness
Assessing Mobility
(Charron et al., 2018)
Walking is complex
Strength, balance, endurance and confidence.
Assessment of disease activity
MRI scan, evoked potentials, and lumbar punction.
Expanded Disability Status Scale
(Krutzke, 1983)
MS and Comorbidities
Depression and anxiety
Hypertension
Hypercholesterolmeia
Obesity
Chronic lung disease
Health Benefits of PA
(Moti 2014; Moti et al., 2017)
Quality of life improves
Walking mobility improves.
Cognitive function
Fatigue
Depression
Physical Activity and MS
Low levels of PA in MS compared to healthy control participants
(Moti et al., 2005)
Less than
20%
of people with MS meet guidelines for MVPA
Compared to
47%
of control participants
(Klarne et al., 2013)