Effect of Hydrotherapy on Multiple Sclerosis

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

26 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-09-01

Study Completion Date

2023-12-15

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this work was to investigate the effect of a hydrotherapy program on the balance and fatigue of patients with multiple sclerosis. it is a fact that hydrotherapy has an effect on the rehabilitation and treatment of people with balance problems.

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Detailed Description

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26 patients with multiple sclerosis participated in the present research, who were divided into 2 intervention groups, one in the sea and one on land. The intervention program had a duration of 2 months with a frequency of 2 times a week for both groups. The interventions were performed by specialized therapists. All participants were assessed before and after the intervention using the BBS and MFIS scales.

Conditions

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Multiple Sclerosis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

2 groups

1. water group
2. land group

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

closed envelopes

Study Groups

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Water Group

Static and dynamic balance, breathing, combined breathing and movement activities.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

hydrotherapy

Intervention Type OTHER

30 degrees temperature pool balance and breathing therapy

Land Group

Intervention program focused on balance and gait.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

neurological physiotherapy

Intervention Type OTHER

Balance and neurological physiotherapy on land

Interventions

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hydrotherapy

30 degrees temperature pool balance and breathing therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

neurological physiotherapy

Balance and neurological physiotherapy on land

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* diagnosed with RR-type (relapsing-remitting) multiple sclerosis by MS ( multiple sclerosis) expert neurologists, and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) cit 10 Score of 1-3.7 participated in this study.

Exclusion Criteria

* older than 45 years; EDSS Score\>3,7; primary progressive MS; acute or chronic physical or psychological disorders; participation in less than 12 of the 16 hydrotherapy sessions; common contraindications for hydrotherapy as cardiovascular disease, allergy etc.,

Minimum Eligible Age

23 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

42 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No