ERIC Number: EJ987828
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Jul
Pages: 19
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Exercise and Quality of Life in Women with Multiple Sclerosis
Giacobbi, Peter R., Jr.; Dietrich, Frederick; Larson, Rebecca; White, Lesley J.
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, v29 n3 p224-242 Jul 2012
The purpose of this study was to evaluate perceptions of quality of life after a 4-month progressive resistance training program for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). A second purpose was to examine participants' views about factors that facilitated or impeded exercise behavior. Qualitative interviews were conducted with eight females (Mage = 49.86, SD = 6.94) with relapsing remitting MS. Audio-tape recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded. Walking performance improved (M = 13.08%, SD = 7.11). All participants perceived improvements in muscular strength and endurance while six indicated improvements in walking endurance and performance in tasks of daily living. Social benefits of participation were discussed by seven participants including interactions in the exercise environment. We concluded that supervised resistance training may promote improvements in QOL for women with relapsing remitting MS. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Females, Physical Activities, Quality of Life, Questionnaires, Muscular Strength, Exercise, Interviews, Qualitative Research, Audio Equipment, Daily Living Skills, Neurological Impairments, Diseases, Physical Therapy, Outcomes of Treatment, Physical Mobility, Social Networks, Barriers
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