For many people with multiple sclerosis (MS), maintaining the ability to walk is critical to quality-of-life. Hip weakness is often the culprit of walking deficits, but new research from Kennedy Krieger Institute shows that individuals with MS can significantly increase hip and leg strength with an 8-week resistance training program (RTP) using only resistance bands. The use of these bands makes the RTP accessible, inexpensive, and available to group settings for patients with variable levels of disability.
Access the video here http://www.jove.com/video/53449/adapted-resistance-training-improves-strength-eight-weeks-individuals?status=a55455k
Researchers Kathleen M. Zackowski, PhD, OTR, MSCS and Jennifer Keller, PT, MS, of the Institute’s Center for Movement Studies developed a video format manuscript, published in the Journal of Visualized Experiments, illustrating in great detail how to systematically structure and evaluate a RTP. This resource is now accessible to patients, therapists and other providers. Study data show that the RTP was effective for individuals with a variety of levels of MS-related disability, from mild to severely involved, using hand held dynamometry pre- and post-RTP to quantitatively evaluate changes. The findings are the initial data from a larger study on MS, and the researchers plan to compare how matched controls change in response to the same program. They are also working to evaluate responsiveness to the program using MRI in combination with quantitative clinical tools.
The video can be found at this website: http://www.jove.com/video/53449/adapted-resistance-training-improves-strength-eight-weeks-individuals?status=a55455k
The video can also be seen at the Zackowski Lab website: http://zackowskilab.johnshopkins.edu/index.php/in-the-news-2/
Find more information at: Keller J, Fritz N, Chiang CC, et al. Adapted resistance training improves strength in eight weeks in individuals with multiple sclerosis. J Vis Exp. 2015 (107), e53449, doi:10.3791/53449
[Source: Kennedy Krieger Institute]
I feel this video would be an asset to me. I would like a copy if possible.
I also would love to have the entire video!
Jo Ann, you can see the complete video here: http://zackowskilab.johnshopkins.edu/index.php/in-the-news-2/
Provided by Linda Prudente, Kennedy Krieger Institute
-Frank
I cannot see the entire text or the video associated with this study. An institutional email is requested. I do not have that. Please advise. Thanks!
I’ve reached out to see what we can provide. Will update you as I’m advised. I suspect the video and literature may require a sign-up for the complete version.
Rick, you can see the complete video here: http://zackowskilab.johnshopkins.edu/index.php/in-the-news-2/
Provided by Linda Prudente, Kennedy Krieger Institute
-Frank