Title |
Home-based exercise program in TSP/HAM individuals: a feasibility and effectiveness study
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Published in |
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, April 2017
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DOI | 10.1590/0004-282x20170022 |
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Authors |
Lívia D Facchinetti, Abelardo Q Araújo, Marcus Tt Silva, Ana Claudia C Leite, Mariana F Azevedo, Gisele L Chequer, Raquel Vc Oliveira, Arthur S Ferreira, Marco Antonio Lima |
Abstract |
To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of a home-based exercise program in TSP/HAM individuals. Twenty-three TSP/HAM individuals divided in two groups according to Timed Up and Go (TUG) score (<20s vs ≥20s) performed a 20-week home-based exercise program. The primary outcomes were exercise adherence, maximum voluntary isometric contraction of lower limbs (MVIC), Barthel Index and SF-36. Secondary outcomes were adverse effects and barriers to exercise practice. MVIC and the social functioning domain in SF-36 improved significantly in TUG <20s group. The individuals in the TUG ≥20s group improved significantly their physical functioning domain in SF-36. The total adherence to the 20-week home-based exercise program was 90%. There were mild to moderate adverse events related to exercise program. There were no adverse events related to MVIC test. The home-based exercise program was feasible and effective in improving disability and quality of life in individuals with TSP/HAM. |
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