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[Multiple sclerosis and physical activities].

V Kerdoncuff1, A Durufle, H Le Tallec

  • 1Service de médecine physique et réadaptation, CHRU de Pontchaillou, 2, rue Henri-Le-Guilloux, 35033 Rennes cedex 9, France.

Annales De Readaptation Et De Medecine Physique : Revue Scientifique De La Societe Francaise De Reeducation Fonctionnelle De Readaptation Et De Medecine Physique
|October 21, 2005
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Regular physical activity can enhance the quality of life for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Exercise helps improve well-being and may counteract debilitating symptoms like fatigue and weakness.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Exercise Science

Context:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition affecting young adults, leading to diverse and disabling symptoms.
  • Patients with MS often experience a reduced quality of life compared to the general population.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the impact of physical activities on the quality of life in patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
  • To correlate physical activity engagement with disease characteristics, severity (EDSS score), and self-reported quality of life (SEP-59 questionnaire).

Summary:

  • Forty-five MS patients reported on their physical activity levels and associated factors.
  • While some patients discontinued activities due to MS symptoms (ataxia, fatigue, weakness), others engaged in exercise for personal well-being.

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  • Patients participating in physical activity reported significantly better general well-being, with a mean EDSS score of 4.2.

    • Impact:

    • Physical activity appears to improve the quality of life for MS patients, who generally report lower quality of life.
    • Exercise benefits muscular function in MS patients with an EDSS score below 6, suggesting regular physical activity is advantageous.