title: Adapted Resistance Training Improves Strength in Eight Weeks in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis.
abstract: Hip weakness is a common symptom affecting walking ability in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It is known that resistance strength training (RST) can improve strength in individuals with MS, however; it remains unclear the duration of RST that is needed to make strength gains and how to adapt hip strengthening exercises for individuals of varying strength using only resistance bands. This paper describes the methodology to set up and implement an adapted resistance strength training program, using resistance bands, for individuals with MS. Directions for pre- and post-strength tests to evaluate efficacy of the strength-training program are included. Safety features and detailed instructions outline the weekly program content and progression. Current evidence is presented showing that significant strength gains can be made within 8 weeks of starting a RST program. Evidence is also presented showing that resistance strength training can be successfully adapted for individuals with MS of varying strength with little equipment.
authors: Motion Analysis Laboratory, Kennedy Krieger Institute.
authors: Jennifer L
authors: JL
authors: Keller
authors: Motion Analysis Laboratory, Kennedy Krieger Institute; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
authors: Nora
authors: N
authors: Fritz
authors: Motion Analysis Laboratory, Kennedy Krieger Institute.
authors: Chen Chun
authors: CC
authors: Chiang
authors: Motion Analysis Laboratory, Kennedy Krieger Institute.
authors: Allen
authors: A
authors: Jiang
authors: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
authors: Tziporah
authors: T
authors: Thompson
authors: Motion Analysis Laboratory, Kennedy Krieger Institute.
authors: Nicole
authors: N
authors: Cornet
authors: Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
authors: Scott D
authors: SD
authors: Newsome
authors: Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
authors: Peter A
authors: PA
authors: Calabresi
authors: Motion Analysis Laboratory, Kennedy Krieger Institute; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; zackowski@kennedykrieger.org.
authors: Kathleen
authors: K
authors: Zackowski
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012107:Research Design; D055070:Resistance Training / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult