MS

Treatment tested

• Augmented Reality Exercises

Other measures (18)

Inclusion Criteria: * Neurologist-confirmed diagnosis of MS according to the revised McDonald criteria and PDDS score of ≤6 * Age above 18 years; * Affected by relapsing remitting and secondary progressive MS * Successful completion of Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) * Presence of mild/moderate cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment - MoCA >18) * Ambulatory for indoor and outdoor mobility with or without an assistive device but without physical assistance Exclusion Criteria: * Acute illness or injury that would prevent safe participation in an exercise program * Presence of any other neurological conditions (e.g., stroke), * Presence of severe psychiatric illness other than anxiety or depression * According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th -Edition (DSM- V), * Presence of disabling sensory alterations (i.e. auditory and visual disturbances) * Relapse in the 3 months before enrollment * Current engagement in 3 days a week or more of moderate/vigorous exercise

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common NDD affecting young people worldwide. MS can seriously affect quality of life and hinder daily functional activities. Therefore, living with MS is a daunting task for both patients and their families. With the prediction of an increase in life expectancy, it is also expected that MS will pose major challenges to healthcare providers in the UAE and globally in terms of its clinical management and financial implications. This proposed project aims to develop structured AR scenarios that integrate dual-tasking exercises commonly used in MS physiotherapy, specifically designed to meet the needs of PwMS. The primary goal is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and potential benefits of these AR scenarios as a rehabilitation tool for PwMS.