Effects of Ten-Weeks Power Training on Neuromuscular Performance, Heart Rate Variability, Sleep Quality and Mobility in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

Effects of Ten-Weeks Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Performance, Heart Rate Variability, Sleep Quality and Mobility in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (ME) is a degenerative, inflammatory and autoimmune demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, characterized by demyelination due to inflammation and degeneration of the myelin sheaths enveloping nerves of the eye, periventricular grey matter, brain, spinal cord and brainstem. The symptoms associated with MS include symptomatic fatigue, muscle weakness, ataxia, mobility and balance problems or cognitive problems. Strength training has been shown to improve strength and mobility in persons with MS.

Inclusion Criteria:

• mild or moderate disability with clinical mild spastic-ataxic gait disorder.
• stable phase of the disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) < 6.
• relapsing disease within the preceding 12 months.
• corticosteroid treatment within the last months before study inclusion.