Promotion of Exercise Through Physical Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study

Summary

Physical activity and exercise help manage symptoms like fatigue in people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite research supporting physical activity participation, people with MS are often insufficiently active to reach health benefits. Promotional efforts that are sustainable within the United States healthcare system are needed. This project is a pilot randomized controlled trial examining the feasibility of a consultative physical therapy intervention for increasing physical activity engagement.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical diagnosis of MS
* 18 years and older
* Able to read and speak English sufficiently to allow for informed consent and active participation in the intervention sessions
* Relapse free for the past 30 days
* Willingness to attend all study visits and PT sessions for the duration of study
* Access to a smartphone
* Not sufficiently active as measured by the Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire score \<24
* Patient Determined Disease Steps score 0-3 or the ability to ambulate either independently or with the use of a cane (or similar device) for at least 75% of the time at baseline
* Less than 2 affirmative on the physical activity readiness questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to provide informed consent (e.g., cognitive impairment, unable to sufficiently communicate in English)
* Unable to attend study visits
* Any impairment, activity, behavior, or situation that in the judgment of the study team would prevent satisfactory completion of the study protocol.

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