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Robert W Motl¹, Eduard Gappmaier, Kathryn Nelson

¹Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.

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Summary

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Physical activity in multiple sclerosis (MS) is linked to better cognitive processing speed. Further research should explore exercise interventions to improve cognitive function in MS patients.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Neuroscience
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Cognitive impairment is a significant issue for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Current management strategies for MS-related cognitive deficits are limited.
Processing speed is often the most affected cognitive domain in MS.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between physical activity levels and cognitive functions (processing speed, learning, and memory) in people with MS.
To determine if physical activity is associated with specific cognitive domains in MS.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving 33 participants with MS.
Neuropsychological assessments were conducted to evaluate cognitive performance.
Objective physical activity data was collected using a 7-day physical activity monitor.

Main Results:

Cognitive processing speed was the most impaired cognitive function observed.
Physical activity showed a significant positive correlation with cognitive processing speed (pr = .35).
No significant correlation was found between physical activity and learning/memory (pr = .20) after adjusting for covariates.

Conclusions:

Physical activity is associated with better cognitive processing speed in individuals with multiple sclerosis.
Future research should focus on the impact of exercise training and increased physical activity on cognitive performance, especially processing speed, in MS.