Effect of TRX Suspension Training on Functional Balance in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Abstract

INTERVENTION: Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group performed the TRX suspension training program, included eight TRX whole‐body workout with four levels of difficulty for every exercise that lasted for 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week and 30 minutes each session. Each of the training levels included three sets with 5, 7 and 10 repetitions.The ratio of rest to practice was 3 to 1. Intervention 2: Control group: The control group received their usual daily activities. CONDITION: Multiple Sclerosis. ; Multiple sclerosis PRIMARY OUTCOME: Functional balance. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Forward and lateral functional reach tests; Timed up & go test; Timed 25‐foot walk test. Isometric maximal voluntary contractions. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Biodex isokinetic dynamometer. Knee proprioception (joint position sense) error. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Biodex isokinetic dynamometer. Postural control. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Force plate system. Quality of Life. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: MSQoL‐54 questionnaire. Walking endurance. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Two‐minute walk tests. INCLUSION CRITERIA: Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of 1‐4 Female gender and non‐pregnancy Age range between 20‐50 years Not having another acute or chronic disabling diseases contrary with exercise The medical prohibition for performing the exercise Complete the written informed consent