February 5, 2024 News by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD High-intensity interval training of similar benefit to moderate exercise High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and a longer but more moderate exercise regimen seem to be of similar benefit to multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in terms of fatigue, body composition, and most cognitive and cardiovascular fitness domains, according to a recent meta-analysis. In a limited number of studies, HIIT did…
December 4, 2023 News by Patricia Inacio, PhD Aerobic cycling eases fatigue and pain of MS, if intensity kept up Adhering to an aerobic exercise program of moderate to intense cycling for 12 weeks significantly eased pain and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), allowing them to be more active in daily life, a small pilot clinical trial found. Results were similar for patients in the trial’s forced…
June 8, 2023 News by Marisa Wexler, MS Aerobic, resistance exercises most effective for patient fitness: Study For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), all forms of exercise are likely to be beneficial for physical fitness, but certain forms of exercise may be better than others at improving specific measures of fitness, according to a review of multiple clinical trials. Results suggest that resistance training ā pushing…
May 8, 2023 News by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD Home-based walking program may boost cognition in MS: Pilot study A four-month home-based aerobic walking program was feasible and may help improve cognitive function for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, according to data from a recent pilot study funded by the Kessler Foundation. Findings from this small study support the design of a randomized, controlled clinical trial to evaluate…
January 12, 2023 News by Joana Vindeirinho, PhD Benefits of Aerobic Exercise in MS Modulated by Specific Brain Region Aerobic training for up to three months significantly outperformed less-strenuous exercise at improving walking capacity among people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study reports. However, the benefits of aerobic exercise seem to be greater among patients without MS-related damage in the insula ā a brain region involved in…
October 18, 2022 News by Margarida Maia, PhD NIH Grant to Test ‘Shaky’ Treadmill Training to Prevent Falls With MS A research team at Marquette UniversityĀ has received a $3.34 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to test whether high-intensity exercise on a “shaky” treadmill ā one that moves unexpectedly ā can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) retain a sense of balance and walk faster. The…
April 11, 2022 Columns by Ed Tobias MS News That Caught My Eye Last Week: Herpes, COVID-19, Exercise, DMT Studies No Link Between Herpes Infection and MS Risk in Genetic Study This is interesting because the Epstein-Barr virus is a member of the herpes family, and recently, a major study indicated a link between Epstein-Barr and MS. Yet, the study reported here concludes there is no link between herpes…
April 4, 2022 News by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD Irisin Hormone May Underlie Benefits of Aerobic Exercise for RRMS Six weeks of aerobic exercise led to benefits in cognition, fatigue, and depression among people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), which may be due to increases in blood levels of a hormone called irisin, according to data from a randomized, controlled trial. “Considering the high prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms…
December 9, 2021 News by Margarida Maia, PhD Sensorimotor Exercise Linked to Better Overall Quality of Life Sensorimotor exercise, which aims to improve the neuromuscular system with reduced pressure interventions, such as robotic-assisted training or aquatic exercises, was found to have the greatest total benefits on both mental and physical health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among people with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, aerobic exercises ā such…
June 3, 2016 News by Patricia Silva, PhD #CMSC16 – MS Patients Sleep Quality Improved with Exercise, Researchers Say Exercise might improve sleep quality in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study presented at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) 2016 annual meeting, June 1 – 4,Ā at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. The study, āThe Impact of…