Research:  

APT helps  Increase  Endurance,  and  Reduce  Fatigue. 

Research Method:

26 patients (with ‘advanced M.S.’) were put in to one of four groups (for an 8 week study):

• A    Exercise  group with physiotherapist;
• B    Discussion group with the social worker and nurse;
• AB Exercise  and discussion group.
• O    Control group: no exercise and no discussion group;

Measurements recorded:

• Distance covered in a 6 minute sub-maximal walk or arm,
• pedal fitness test,
• measured Fatigue scores,
• Physical and mental composite scores.

RESULTS:

• A  28% increase in distance covered by the exercise groups, no significant changes in others.

• Fatigue decreased significantly for the exercise groups, but not in others.

STUDY CONCLUSION:

• “Considerably disabled MS patients were able to exercise

           safely and effectively to improve endurance and fatigue ratings.”

The Active Passive Trainer  was one of several exercising  methods used by Sandra Brunham, MSc, BSR Physiotherapist,

at the  M.S. Clinic at University of British Columbia Hospital, Vancouver,  B.C.

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