Effect of a 2-minute bout of body weight support treadmill training on the ankle spasticity in persons with advanced multiple sclerosis

Spasticity;exercise

Sung, Jong Hun ; Sosnoff ; Jacob J.

关键词: Spasticity;    exercise;   

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美国|英语

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【 摘 要 】

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a 2 minute bout of body weight support treadmill training (BWSTT) on ankle spasticity in persons with advanced multiplesclerosis (MS). Spasticity is a common symptom of MS, and is adversely associated withquality of life. Seven individuals with MS who had severely impaired ambulation participatedin this investigation. Spasticity of both ankles was measured with two clinical scales; the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and the Tardieu Scale (TS). The spasticity data werecollected a total 3 times: 1) immediately following a 2 minute period of quiet sitting; 2) immediately following a 2 minute period of standing; and 3) immediately following a 2minute bout of BWSTT. The acute bout of BWSTT resulted in no reduction in the MAS and Tardieu Scale score. These results suggest that brief exposure to BWSTT has no immediateanti-spastic effect in persons with advanced MS.