Aidar Felipe J, Carneiro André L, Costa Moreira Osvaldo, Patrocínio de Oliveira Cláudia E, Garrido Nuno D, Machado Reis Victor, Raineh Igor, Vilaça José M, Gama de Matos Dihogo
Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil -
Graduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil -
J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2018 Jul-Aug;58(7-8):1127-1134. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.17.07621-6. Epub 2017 Sep 22.
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of resistance training on the functional capacity of people with multiple sclerosis. Two groups were defined intentionally and divided based on the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS): an experimental group (EG) consisting of 11 individuals, 18.2% with an EDSS Score of 0-3.0, 72.8% with a score of 3.5-5.5 and 9.1% with a score of 6.0-7.5; and a control group (CG) consisting of 12 subjects, 25.0% with a score of 0-3.0, 58.3% with a score of 3.5-5.5 and 16.7% with a score of 6.0-7.5.
The EG underwent 12 weeks of resistance training, while the CG did not. The Timed "Up & Go" test was used to measure the function of the lower limbs. The Timed 7.62 Meters Walk test and the Sit-to-stand test were used to assess the strength of the lower limbs. Balance, and the risk of falling, were assessed through the Berg Balance Test.
At the beginning of the study, there were no differences between EG and CG in lower limb function. However, after the 12 weeks of resistance training, significant differences were found between the EG and the CG in the Timed "Up and Go" test (P=0.021), Timed 7.62 Meters Walk (P=0.027), Sit-to-stand (P=0.017) and Balance test (P=0.039).
This study's results indicate that this type of training can improve muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with multiple sclerosis.
本研究旨在评估抗阻训练对多发性硬化症患者功能能力的影响。根据扩展残疾状态量表（EDSS）有意定义并划分了两组：实验组（EG）由11名个体组成，其中18.2%的EDSS评分为0 - 3.0，72.8%的评分为3.5 - 5.5，9.1%的评分为6.0 - 7.5；对照组（CG）由12名受试者组成，其中25.0%的评分为0 - 3.0，58.3%的评分为3.5 - 5.5，16.7%的评分为6.0 - 7.5。
实验组进行了12周的抗阻训练，而对照组未进行。采用定时“起立-行走”测试来测量下肢功能。采用7.62米定时步行测试和坐立测试来评估下肢力量。通过伯格平衡测试评估平衡能力和跌倒风险。
在研究开始时，实验组和对照组在下肢功能方面没有差异。然而，经过12周的抗阻训练后，实验组和对照组在定时“起立-行走”测试（P = 0.021）、7.62米定时步行测试（P = 0.027）、坐立测试（P = 0.017）和平衡测试（P = 0.039）方面存在显著差异。
本研究结果表明，这种类型的训练可以改善多发性硬化症患者的肌肉力量和功能能力。
