Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic, People with Chronic Neurological Disease (Multiple Sclerosis) are Trying to Maintain Physical Activity

Studia sportiva, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 46 - 52

Published: Feb. 24, 2023

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune neurodegenerative disease. This disease can manifest itself in many different neurological symptoms such as (gait and balance impairment, sensory deficits, muscle weakness, spasticity, bladder fatigue, cognitive impairment etc.). For successful management not only pharmacological treatment important, but also healthy lifestyle including regular physical activity. However, pandemic restrictions limited access to sport facilities together with home-office regimen, increased the sedentary behaviour all population. The level of activity people MS Czech Republic remains unclear. Therefore, using an online cross-sectional survey we aimed evaluate (PA) during Covid-19 pandemic. Two hundred ninety-seven persons filled out survey, 83 % women, mean age 43.7 years (SD 11.3). Most respondents had mild moderate disability (74 %). During year 2020, 23 ceased their PA, 18 reduced 25 continued PA before, 11 20 did perform any past do so Aerobic was main type performed followed by health exercise yoga. Total 37 reported that fitness decreased pandemic. Key words: Covid-19, activity, exercise, multiple sclerosis

Language: Английский

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An Australian exploratory study of individual physical functioning and wellbeing of rural clients with chronic diseases whose structured exercise groups were cancelled due to social distancing requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic

Australian Journal of Primary Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 29(5), P. 501 - 509

Published: April 3, 2023

The primary aim of this study was to describe if there a change in physical functioning rural clients with chronic diseases who were unable attend their structured exercise groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. secondary activity lockdown and wellbeing upon return groups.Physical measures collected January March 2020 (prior suspension due lockdown) repeated July (when face-to-face resumed) compared. A survey information about client's level at end lockdown.Forty-seven consented provide tests 52 completed survey. Only modified 2-min step-up test displayed statistically (but not clinically) significant (n =29, 51.7vs 54.1 rep, P =0.01). Physical undertaken less 48% =24), same 44% =22) increased 8% =4) clients. Despite lockdown, had high global satisfaction, subjective normal resilience.Clinically changes when for three months pandemic observed exploratory study. Further research is required confirm impact isolation on those participating group improve disease management.

Language: Английский

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The effect of COVID-19 lockdowns on exercise and the role of online exercise in Australians with multiple sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 78, P. 104901 - 104901

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

Regular exercise is beneficial for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), regardless of disability level. The previously reported differential effect COVID-19-related lockdowns on levels in this population remains unexplained. We examined effects Australians MS according to levels, lockdown severity and health technology use.A cross-sectional survey Australia (22 April-23 September 2021) collected demographic clinical information as well patterns before during lockdowns. Mann-Whitney was used compare ordinal data Likelihood Ratio dichotomous data.151 completed the survey. 72.2% had mild 25.2% moderate disability. Extended were associated significantly decreased sedentary behaviour (31.5% 25.9%) but also frequency frequent exercisers (≥3 times/week; 53.7% 22.2%). latter occurred more those (-22.7%) than (-3.5%). More walked pre-pandemic (LR 8.6, p=.004) 6.6, p=.010). Walking positively working from home. People likely engage home both 5.5, p=.019) 5.2, p=.023). Engagement rose groups facilitated by on-line classes.Lockdowns differentially affected proportion achieving recommendations not Incidental physical activity disproportionately impacted

Language: Английский

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Changes in physical activity participation during the COVID-19 pandemic in people with multiple sclerosis: An international survey study

Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 66(7), P. 101798 - 101798

Published: Oct. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Persons Newly Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-sectional Study

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 104(11), P. 1820 - 1826

Published: April 28, 2023

Language: Английский

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