title: Effects of a resistance training program in multiple sclerosis Spanish patients: a pilot study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Physical exercise is regarded as a useful tool in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). Generally, physical rehabilitation have been based on the prescription of aerobic exercises, while fewer programs have been aimed at developing muscular strength.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To establish whether the physical fitness of MS sufferers can be improved by a training program for developing muscular strength.
  
  
  METHODS
  Before and after study
  
  
  METHODS
  University multipurpose room
  
  
  METHODS
  36 patients, all able to walk, belonging to the Leon Multiple Sclerosis Association.
  
  
  METHODS
  The physical exercise programme consisted in resistance training sessions, based mainly on callisthenic, or bodyweight, exercises, during six weeks.
authors.affiliation: University--Physiology, Avenida de Astorga Ponferrada, Leon Ponferrada, Spain. ayan74@mixmail.com
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ayán Pérez
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Martín Sánchez
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: De Souza Teixeira
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: De Paz Fernández
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005080:Exercise Test; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012737:Sex Factors; D013030:Spain