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Home-based exercise program in TSP/HAM individuals: a feasibility and effectiveness study

Programa de exercícios domiciliares em indivíduos com PET/MAH: um estudo de viabilidade e efetividade

ABSTRACT

Objective

To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of a home-based exercise program in TSP/HAM individuals.

Methods

Twenty-three TSP/HAM individuals divided in two groups according to Timed Up and Go (TUG) score (<20s vs ≥20s) performed a 20-week home-based exercise program. The primary outcomes were exercise adherence, maximum voluntary isometric contraction of lower limbs (MVIC), Barthel Index and SF-36. Secondary outcomes were adverse effects and barriers to exercise practice.

Results

MVIC and the social functioning domain in SF-36 improved significantly in TUG <20s group. The individuals in the TUG ≥20s group improved significantly their physical functioning domain in SF-36. The total adherence to the 20-week home-based exercise program was 90%. There were mild to moderate adverse events related to exercise program. There were no adverse events related to MVIC test.

Conclusions

The home-based exercise program was feasible and effective in improving disability and quality of life in individuals with TSP/HAM.

paraparesis, tropical spastic; physical therapy speciality; exercise; muscle strength; quality of life

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