The Effects of Aerobics Training on Balance in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

The Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Balance in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Standing Balance, with and without blindfold, will be measured on patients with Multiple Sclerosis using a Biodex Balance Scale.

A Twelve week intervention with one non impact aerobics group and one control group will be performed.

Standing balance will then be retested on all subjects and the results will be statistically compared.

Standing Balance will be tested in 4 phases:

• On a firm surface eyes open
• On a frim surface eyes blindfolded
• On a foam surface eyes open
• On a foam surface eyes blindfolded

The aerobics classes will be conducted by a NIA (Non Impact Aerobics) instructor and will be a combination of tai chi, slow movement dancing, stretching and modified yoga stretches.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients that were diagnosed by a neurologist with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.
• EDSS scale between 1 and 6.
• Patients that are able to travel to and from a 12 week program location.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients that were diagnosed by a neurologist with primary or secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
• EDSS scale above 6