Multiple Sclerosis And Phsyical Activity Flashcards
What is MS?
Auto-immune disease
Myelin sheaths surrounding nerves are affected
What are affected in MS?
Myelin sheaths surrounding nerves
Compston & Coles 2008
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Chronic neurological disease
Compston & Coles 2008
What is the aetiology of Multiple Sclerosis?
Inflammatory and neurodegenerative
Compston & Coles 2008
How many people in the UK are affected by Multiple Sclerosis?
100,000 people
(MS Society)
What is the typical age range for onset of Multiple Sclerosis?
Between 20 - 40 years (more common in women)
Is there a cure for Multiple Sclerosis?
No cure, treatment focuses on reducing progression and symptoms
What are the findings regarding physical activity in MS compared to healthy control participants?
Low levels of physical activity in MS compared to healthy control participants
(Motl et al 2005)
What did the meta-analysis by Kinnett-Hopkins et al 2017 reveal about physical activity in MS?
PA lower in MS compared to general population
PA similar in MS compared to chronic disease
(Kinnett-Hopkins et al 2017)
What percentage of people with MS met guidelines for MVPA according to Klaren et al 2013?
Less than 20% of people with MS met guidelines for MVPA - compared to 47% of control participants
(Klaren et al 2013)
What is the duration of the internet intervention?
12 weeks
Motl et al 2011; Duglonski et al
How many modules are included in the intervention?
4 modules: Getting started, Planning for success, Beating the odds, Sticking with it
What are the topics of the videos in the intervention?
Discussions about physical activity and experiences of becoming physically active
How many one-on-one video coaching sessions are included in the intervention?
7 one-on-one video coaching sessions (4+2+1)
What are the components of self-monitoring in the intervention?
Daily record of steps in logbook, weekly online
