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Does Cooling Therapy Improve Functional Mobility In Heat-Sensitive Adults Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis?, Jordan Robinaugh
Does Cooling Therapy Improve Functional Mobility In Heat-Sensitive Adults Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis?, Jordan Robinaugh
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not cooling therapy improves functional mobility in heat-sensitive adults diagnosed with MS.
STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review of three randomized controlled trials published between 2007 and 2011, all in the English language.
DATA SOURCES: Three randomized controlled trials were found using the PubMed/MEDLINE database.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: Functional mobility as measured by the Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC), postural control, exercise duration, walking speed, and timed up and go examinations.
RESULTS: In one study, MeyerHeim, et al. demonstrated significant improvements with the experimental intervention on the 25-foot walk, 9-hole …
Is Yoga Effective In Reducing Fatigue In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis?, Melissa L. Hessler
Is Yoga Effective In Reducing Fatigue In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis?, Melissa L. Hessler
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not the use of yoga helps to improve fatigue in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Study Design: Review of three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 2004-current, all in the English language.
Data Sources: Three randomized controlled trials (RCTs), all of which evaluate the effectiveness of yoga compared to a control group that was asked not to change their exercise habits as they pertain to fatigue. All studies were found using PubMed and EBSCOhost.
Outcomes Measured: Each of the three articles analyzed the effects of yoga therapy …