Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis: Influence of Exercise on Development of Insulin Resistance, Muscle Power and Aerobic Capacity

the purpose of this study is to investigate the development of insulin resistance in multiple sclerosis patients + explaining the effects of a combined training programme on insulin resistance, muscle power and aerobic capacity in multiple sclerosis patients

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed MS according to the McDonald criteria
• Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) between 0.5 and 6
• Be able to train 5 times in 2 weeks at the University

Exclusion Criteria:

• Comorbidities like cardiovascular-, respiratory-, orthopaedic or metabolic diseases (like diabetes type 2)
• Having had an relapse in a period of 3 months prior to the start of the intervention period
• Having an relapse during the intervention period
• Pregnancy and other contra indications for physical activity
• Mental disorders