Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 15, 2026

The Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test (MSPT): An iPad-Based Disability Assessment Tool
Published on: June 30, 2014
[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.
Introduction:
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that most often affects young people. It is characterized by various debilitating symptoms. The aim of this study was to assess physical activities in patients with MS and how these affect their quality of life.
Methods:
Forty-five patients were questioned about their physical activities. The following were taken into account: the characteristics of MS within each patient, the level of disease severity (EDSS score) and the quality of life (on the SEP-59 questionnaire).
Results:
Fifteen patients had to give up a physical activity because of their illness but more so due to ataxia, fatigue and muscular weakness. Fifteen patients take part in a physical activity, the principal motivation being for their personal well-being. The mean EDSS was 4.2. Answers on the SEP-59 revealed found that patients with MS who took part in a physical activity had significantly better well-being in general.
Discussion And Conclusion:
Physical activities seem to improve the quality of life of patients with MS who, in general, already have a poor quality of life in relation to the general population. Knowing that muscular function is improved through exercise in patients with an EDSS less than 6, it would seem advantageous for them to take part in a regular physical activity.
Related Concept Videos
Multiple Sclerosis l: Introduction
Myasthenia Gravis: Overview and Treatment
These antibodies interfere with the function of the nicotinic receptors in three ways: by binding to the receptor and disrupting acetylcholine binding; by causing cross-linking of receptors which leads...
Myasthenia Gravis: Diagnostic Tests
The edrophonium test is a diagnostic tool for myasthenia gravis. It involves...
Myasthenia Gravis ll: Pathophysiology
Exercise and Muscle Performance
Endurance exercises
Endurance exercises involve running, swimming, or cycling, which require repetitive movements with low force output. When a person engages in endurance exercise, a few noticeable changes occur in their skeletal muscles. For instance, the number of capillaries...
Disorders of the Skeletal Muscle
Musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders involve injuries and conditions affecting the skeletal muscles and associated connective tissues. These disorders can arise from acute biomechanical stresses or chronic overuse and can occur across different age groups. Common injuries include sprains, fractures, and muscular strains, often resulting from...

