Effect of Hydrotherapy on Multiple Sclerosis
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this work was to investigate the effect of a hydrotherapy program on the balance and fatigue of patients with multiple sclerosis. it is a fact that hydrotherapy has an effect on the rehabilitation and treatment of people with balance problems.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
26 patients with multiple sclerosis participated in the present research, who were divided into 2 intervention groups, one in the sea and one on land. The intervention program had a duration of 2 months with a frequency of 2 times a week for both groups. The interventions were performed by specialized therapists. All participants were assessed before and after the intervention using the BBS and MFIS scales.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Water Group Static and dynamic balance, breathing, combined breathing and movement activities. |
Other: hydrotherapy
30 degrees temperature pool balance and breathing therapy
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Active Comparator: Land Group Intervention program focused on balance and gait. |
Other: neurological physiotherapy
Balance and neurological physiotherapy on land
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- BBS scale [2 months]
The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is used to objectively determine a patient's ability (or inability) to safely balance during a series of predetermined tasks. It is a 14 item list with each item consisting of a five-point ordinal scale ranging from 0 to 4, with 0 indicating the lowest level of function and 4 the highest level of function and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. It does not include the assessment of gait.
- MFIS scale [2 months]
The total MFIS score can range from 0 to 84. It is computed by adding scores on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial subscales.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- diagnosed with RR-type (relapsing-remitting) multiple sclerosis by MS ( multiple sclerosis) expert neurologists, and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) cit 10 Score of 1-3.7 participated in this study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- older than 45 years; EDSS Score>3,7; primary progressive MS; acute or chronic physical or psychological disorders; participation in less than 12 of the 16 hydrotherapy sessions; common contraindications for hydrotherapy as cardiovascular disease, allergy etc.,
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | University of Thessaly | Lamía | Central Macedonia | Greece | 35100 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Thessaly
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
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Publications
- 6006