Open AccessEffect of 8-Week Aquatic, Land- based and Combined (Aquatic-Land) Training Programs On Walking Capacity in Women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS): A Burdenko Approach
Author(s) -
Raheleh Ghaffari
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
international journal of applied exercise physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2322-3537
DOI - 10.22631/ijaep.v6i3.183
Subject(s) - analysis of covariance , post hoc analysis , physical therapy , aquatic environment , medicine , aquatic ecosystem , significant difference , multiple sclerosis , test (biology) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , ecology , statistics , biology , mathematics , psychiatry
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease affecting all aspects of life in patients with this disease and causes a wide range of functional problems, including reduced walking capacity. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 8 weeks aquatic, land-based and combined (aquatic-land (exercise programs according to Burdenko method on the walking capacity measured by 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). This was a pre- post design study. Thirty one women diagnosed with MS, age range 30-50 years, EDSS 0.05). According to the results of this study, the combined and land-based exercises can be suggested for people with MS in order to improve their walking capacity. These methods can be suggested as appropriate non-pharmacologic complementary therapies in the rehabilitation centers.