Evidence Based Practice: Exercise and Multiple Sclerosis - 1 views

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  #1 kelseyanne44 on 02 Nov 15

   

  Plow, M., & Finlayson, M. (2011). Potential benefits of Nintendo Wii Fit among people with multiple sclerosis: a longitudinal pilot study. International journal of MS care, 13(1), 21-30.
  
  This research study examined the potential of Nintendo Wii Fit to increase physical activity behavior and health among people with Multiple Sclerosis. Participants in the study consisted of 30 participants total; 23 female and 7 males. The participants were encouraged to participate in Wii Fit exercise games 3x/week initially. Participants were then encouraged to do Wii Fit 3-5x/week for 20-30 minutes per session. The main outcome measures included phone questionnaires, the Physical Activity and Disability Survey, the Short Form Health Status Survey, and the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale, the Self Efficacy Scale, and the TUG. Following 20 weeks of intervention, results demonstrated that there were not significant findings for fatigue and HRQOL. However, participants showed improvements when it came to the TUG, strength, balance, and body weight. Authors conclude that individuals with MS may be able to improve their fitness levels by using the Wii Fit and that future studies should incorporate behavior change strategies to promote long term use of the Wii Fit for physical activity

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Plow, M., & Finlayson, M. (2011). Potential benefits of Nintendo Wii Fit among people with multiple sclerosis: a longitudinal pilot study. International journal of MS care, 13(1), 21-30. <br /> <br /> This research study examined the potential of Nintendo Wii Fit to increase physical activity behavior and health among people with Multiple Sclerosis. Participants in the study consisted of 30 participants total; 23 female and 7 males. The participants were encouraged to participate in Wii Fit exercise games 3x/week initially. Participants were then encouraged to do Wii Fit 3-5x/week for 20-30 minutes per session. The main outcome measures included phone questionnaires, the Physical Activity and Disability Survey, the Short Form Health Status Survey, and the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale, the Self Efficacy Scale, and the TUG. Following 20 weeks of intervention, results demonstrated that there were not significant findings for fatigue and HRQOL. However, participants showed improvements when it came to the TUG, strength, balance, and body weight. Authors conclude that individuals with MS may be able to improve their fitness levels by using the Wii Fit and that future studies should incorporate behavior change strategies to promote long term use of the Wii Fit for physical activity</div>

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