Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and Resistance Training in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two exercise training protocols for 12 weeks in individuals with mild to moderate Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: Resistance Training (RT; n=7, males=1, females=6, 43.2±8.7 years), Whole-Body Vibration (WBV; n=9, males=2, females=7, 45.1±10.0 years) or Control Group (CON; n=5, males=0, females=5, 53.0±12.6 years). Participants in the RT and WBV groups performed supervised training sessions, two days per week for 12 weeks. The primary dependent variables assessed at baseline and after 6 and 12 weeks of training were body composition (lean tissue, fat, bone mineral), limb muscle thickness, maximal muscle strength, muscle endurance, and balance. Repeated measures ANOVA showed a group x time interaction for balance (p<0.05). Post-hoc analyses indicated that WBV improved balance after 6 and 12 weeks of training (baseline: 46.8±5.0; week 6: 49.4±5.4; week 12: 50.9±4.6) whereas RT improved balance only after 12 weeks (baseline: 48.4±7.0; week 6: 53.4±2.6; week 12: 54.0±2.8). There was no change in balance for the control group. There was a significant time main effect for strength (p<0.05), with no other differences. Whole-body vibration and resistance training lead to significant improvements in balance in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, with quicker gains observed from whole-body vibration. Keywords: multiple sclerosis, resistance training, whole-body vibration

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MSc)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Grantor dc:publisher

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina

Year dc:date.issued

2013

Author dc:creator

• Lewgood, Jessica Toni

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Candow, Darren

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Staples, Kerri
• Johnson, Shanthi

Language dc:language.iso

en

DOI

https://doi.org/10.82465/4401

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:uregina.scholaris.ca:10294/5419