Core Stability Training in Multiple Sclerosis
Core Stability Training in Ambulant Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: a Multi-centre Randomised Controlled Trial.
What it found
A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Core Stability Training
Compared with
- Standard Physiotherapy Exercises
Placebo
- Relaxation
What it measured
Main measures
Change in 10 metre timed walk (10MTW)
baseline (pre intervention), 12 weeks (immediately post intervention), 16 weeks ( one month follow-up)
Walking and mobility
Other measures (4)
Change in Functional Reach - forwards and lateral
baseline (pre intervention), 12 weeks (immediately post intervention), 16 weeks ( one month follow-up)
Change in Visual Analogue Scale (10 point) to determine "Difficulty in carrying a drink when walking".
baseline (pre intervention), 12 weeks (immediately post intervention), 16 weeks ( one month follow-up)
Walking and mobilityChange in Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale
baseline (pre intervention), 12 weeks (immediately post intervention), 16 weeks (one month follow-up)
Walking and mobilityChange in Multiple Sclerosis 12-item Walking Scale
baseline (pre intervention), 12 weeks (immediately post intervention), 16 weeks (one month follow-up)
Walking and mobility
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 and over
Show the full criteria
Inclusion criteria
* Definite diagnosis of MS, according to McDonald's criteria * Aged 18 years or over * Able to walk independently with or without use of intermittent or constant unilateral assistance such as walking stick or orthotic brace
Exclusion criteria
* In relapse or relapse in previous three months * Any medical condition contra-indicating participation in core stability exercises * Score \< 6 on the Abbreviated Mental Test, as an indicator of those whose cognitive difficulties could interfere with the informed consent process, or the ability to fully engage in the exercise programme. * Current or recent (within past 6 months) participation in core stability exercises * Current involvement in another interventional research study
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The primary purpose of this study is to determine whether a 12 week Pilates based core stability training programme is effective in improving balance, mobility and balance confidence in ambulant individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Papers
Results
Pilates based core stability training in ambulant individuals with multiple sclerosis: protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial.BMC Neurol · 2012
Background
Freeman JA, Gear M, Pauli A, Cowan P, Finnigan C, Hunter H, Mobberley C, Nock A, Sims R, Thain J. The effect of core stability training on balance and mobility in ambulant individuals with multiple sclerosis: a multi-centre series of single case studies. Mult Scler. 2010 Nov;16(11):1377-84. doi: 10.1177/1352458510378126. Epub 2010 Aug 10.
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History
Started
Aug 2011
Main results due
Jul 2013
Finished
Jul 2013