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Effects of MS Ballroom Fitness on Balance, Walking Capacity, and Well-being in Multiple Sclerosis

CompletedNA

Sponsor: University of Aarhus

Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions: MS Ballroom Fitness

Countries: Denmark

The goal of the present study is to evaluate the effects of a dance-based concept entitled MS Ballroom Fitness (developed in Denmark by PT Elisabeth Dalsgaard) in persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). A total of 88 pwMS will be enrolled and equally randomized into an intervention group or a control-waitlist group. Those in the intervention group will undertake 7 weeks of MS Ballroom Fitness, with 2 sessions per week. The investigators assume that balance, walking capacity as well as well-being will be improved.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to —

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* self-reported MS diagnosis
* patient-determined disease steps (PDDS) ≤ 7 (7 correspond to use a wheelchair for most daily activities)
* able to independently attend the testing

Exclusion Criteria:

* self-reported comorbidities excluding participation in the intervention
* substantial cognitive impairments hindering participation
* recent fractures (6 months)
* critical physical impairments hindering participation in the described training study
* participation in structured exercise therapy (including dancing) for the past 3 months (≥ 2 session per week of moderate-to-high intensity)

Locations (1)

Aarhus C, Jutland, Denmark