Highlights
- •Internet-based exercise training program found effective in patients with POMS.
- •Exercise training can improve functionality and quality of life and reduce fatigue.
- •Patients with POMS should be directed to exercise training programs.
Abstract
Background
Patients with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (PwPOMS) frequently experience motor,
sensory, and cognitive problems. Although exercise is known to be effective in adult
patients with MS, there are still no studies investigating the effectiveness of exercise
in PwPOMS. To examine the effectiveness of online exercise training on physical activity,
muscle strength, functionality, gait, fatigue, and quality of life in PwPOMS.
Methods
Twenty-one individuals were included and randomly divided into two groups. The online
exercise training program (OETP) group received exercise training including aerobics,
strengthening, and balance training for 8 weeks, and the control group received no
intervention. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, 8 weeks, and 32 weeks.
Results
Significant improvements were recorded in physical activity, muscle strength, functionality,
gait, fatigue, and quality of life in the OETP group after treatment (p<0.05). Between groups, the OETP group was superior to the control group in terms
of physical activity, muscle strength, functionality, and quality of life (p<0.05). The OETP group remained superior to the control group in follow-up.
Conclusion
OETP performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist is effective in PwPOMS.
Even if these patients have no disabilities, it would be beneficial to refer them
to rehabilitation from an early period.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: April 09, 2023
Accepted:
April 8,
2023
Received in revised form:
March 31,
2023
Received:
January 23,
2023
Footnotes
Trial Registration: This trial is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov under “NCT04660227” available at: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04660227.
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