Guideline development in exercise for multiple sclerosis: The need to address balance training in research

International Journal of Therapy and RehabilitationVol. 21, No. 7 OpinionGuideline development in exercise for multiple sclerosis: The need to address balance training in researchKonstantine BalakatounisKonstantine BalakatounisSearch for more papers by this authorKonstantine BalakatounisPublished Online:24 Jul 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2014.21.7.308AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References Coote S, Finlayson M, Sosnoff JJ (2013) Level of Mobility Limitations and Falls Status in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 95(5): 862–6 Crossref, Google ScholarEftekhari E, Mostahfezian M, Etemadifar M, Zafari A (2012) Resistance training and vibration improve muscle strength and functional capacity in female patients with multiple sclerosis. Asian J Sports Med 3(4): 279–84 Crossref, Google ScholarFreeman J, Fox E, Gear M, Hough A (2012) Pilates based core stability training in ambulant individuals with multiple sclerosis: protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial. BMC Neurol 12: 19 Crossref, Google ScholarJackson K, Edginton-Bigelow K, Cooper C, Merriman H (2012) A group kickboxing program for balance, mobility, and quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. J Neurol Phys Ther 36(3): 131–7 Crossref, Google ScholarLatimer-Cheung AE, Pilutti LA, Hicks AL, Martin Ginis KA, Fenuta AM, MacKibbon KA et al. (2013) Effects of exercise training on fitness, mobility, fatigue, and health-related quality of life among adults with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review to inform guideline development. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 94(9): 1800–28 Crossref, Google ScholarLearmonth YC, Paul L, Miller L, Mattison P, McFadyen AK (2012) The effects of a 12-week leisure centre-based, group exercise intervention for people moderately affected with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled pilot study. Clin Rehabil 26(7): 579–93 Crossref, Google ScholarMarandi SM, Nejad VS, Shanazari Z, Zolaktaf V (2013) A comparison of 12 weeks of pilates and aquatic training on the dynamic balance of women with mulitple sclerosis. Int J Prev Med 4(Suppl 1): S110–7 Google ScholarMotl RW, Pilutti LA (2012) The benefits of exercise training in multiple sclerosis. Nat Rev Neurol 8(9): 487–97 Crossref, Google ScholarMuñoz-Lasa S, Ferriero G, Valero R, Gomez-Muñiz F, Rabini A et al. (2011) Effect of therapeutic horseback riding on balance and gait of people with multiple sclerosis. G Ital Med Lav Ergon 33(4): 462–7 Google ScholarNilsagård YE, Forsberg AS, von Koch L. (2012) Balance exercise for persons with multiple sclerosis using Wii games: a randomised, controlled multi-centre study. Mult Scler 19(2): 209–16 Crossref, Google ScholarSalem Y, Scott AH, Karpatkin H, Concert G, Haller L, Kaminsky E et al. (2011) Community-based group aquatic programme for individuals with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. Disabil Rehabil 33(9): 720–8 Crossref, Google ScholarSosnoff JJ, Finlayson M, McAuley E, Morrison S, Motl RW (2013) Home-based exercise program and fall-risk reduction in older adults with multiple sclerosis: phase 1 randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 28(3): 254–63 Crossref, Google ScholarTarakci E, Yeldan I, Huseyinsinoglu BE, Zenginler Y, Eraksoy M (2013) Group exercise training for balance, functional status, spasticity, fatigue and quality of life in multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 27(9): 813–22 Crossref, Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 2 July 2014Volume 21Issue 7ISSN (online): 1759-779X Metrics History Published online 24 July 2014 Published in print 2 July 2014 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedPDF download