The effects of home-based resistance exercise on balance, power and mobility in adults with multiple sclerosis.(Critically Appraised Papers)(Clinical report)

From: New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy | Date: November 1, 2004| Author: Hale, Leigh | Copyright information

Objectives: The objectives of this study were two-fold:

1. To determine the efficacy of an eight-week home-based, lower limb resistance exercise programme on balance, power and mobility in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS).

2. To investigate the feasibility of the programme in terms of adherence and complications.

Design: A pre-test/post-test experimental group design was used. Following pre-testing volunteers with MS were stratified by gender and...

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