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OBJECTIVE: To conduct a systematic review of evidence surrounding the effects of exercise training on physical fitness, mobility, fatigue, and health-related
quality of life in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS).
DATA SOURCES:
The databases included EMBASE, 1980 to 2011 (wk 12); Ovid MEDLINE and Ovid
OLDMEDLINE, 1947 to March (wk 3) 2011; PsycINFO, 1967 to March (wk 4) 2011;
CINAHL all-inclusive; SPORTDiscus all-inclusive; Cochrane Library all-inclusive;
and Physiotherapy Evidence Database all-inclusive.
STUDY SELECTION: The review
was limited to English-language studies (published before December 2011) of
people with MS that evaluated the effects of exercise training on outcomes of
physical fitness, mobility, fatigue, and/or health-related quality of life. DATA
EXTRACTION: One research assistant extracted data and rated study quality. A
second research assistant verified the extraction and quality assessment. DATA
SYNTHESIS: From the 4362 studies identified, 54 studies were included in the
review. The extracted data were analyzed using a descriptive approach. There was
strong evidence that exercise performed 2 times per week at a moderate intensity
increases aerobic capacity and muscular strength. The evidence was not consistent
regarding the effects of exercise training on other outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Among
those with mild to moderate disability from MS, there is sufficient evidence that
exercise training is effective for improving both aerobic capacity and muscular
strength. Exercise may improve mobility, fatigue, and health-related quality of
life.
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