Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic Of Iran
مجله پزشکی جمهوری اسلامی ایران
Med J Islam Repub Iran
Medical Sciences
http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir
2
journal2
1016-1430
2251-6840
8
10.18869/mjiri
14
8888
13
en
jalali
1392
10
1
gregorian
2014
1
1
28
1
online
1
fulltext
en
Comparison of regular aerobic and yoga on the quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis
Neurology
Neurology
Original Research
Original Research
<p> <strong> Background </strong>: The pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by fatigue, motor weakness, and spasticity, to name a few. MS symptoms may lead to physical inactivity associated with the development of secondary diseases. This study was to investigate the effect of regular aerobic and yoga on the quality of life of patients with MS. </p><p> <strong> Methods </strong>: The present quasi-experimental study was conducted on 90 patients with chronic MS chosen randomly and divided into two test and one control groups. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 11.5) through paired t-test, ANOVA, and Tukey’s post hoc. </p><p> <strong> Results </strong>: There were no significant differences among the scores of quality of life in the three groups prior to investigation. Although they were significant after intervention. The mean score of yoga group was higher than that of aerobic group, and aerobic group showed a higher mean score compared with the control. </p><p> <strong> Conclusion </strong>: Yoga and aerobic exercises may improve quality of life in patients with MS. It is highly recommended that the governor along with MS societies and other organizations servicing and supporting patients start to develop sport-regulated programs to help improve quality of life for these patients. </p>
Multiple sclerosis (MS), Yoga, Aerobic exercises, Quality of life.
946
952
http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-751&slc_lang=en&sid=1
Ali
Hassanpour-Dehkordi
Alihassanpourdehkordi@gmail.com
200319475328460014165
200319475328460014165
Yes
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Medicinal Plants Research Center Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
Nahid
Jivad
ali20121968@yahoo.com
200319475328460014166
200319475328460014166
No
ali20121968@yahoo.com