THE EFFECT OF NEUROMUSCULAR EXERCISE ON BALANCE AND MOTOR FUNCTION IN WOMAN WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is considered as a chronic and autoimmune disease of the
central nervous system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of eight weeks of neuromuscular
exercises on balance and motor function of female with MS.
Materials & Methods: In this semi-experimental study, 20 female with MS with expanded disability
status scale (EDSS) between one and three were selected and randomly divided into control and
experimental groups. The experimental group participated in the exercise program for eight weeks,
control group did not receive a special exercise program. Balance and motor function of subjects were
measured using Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and timed up and go (TUG) test before and after the exercise
period in both groups. The paired sample t-test and covariate were run to find the difference at significant
level of p<0.05.
Results: According to the information analysis, there was a significant difference between the
experimental group and the control group in the balance and motor function of women with MS (p
<0.05). Also, there was a significant difference between the balance score and motor function before
and after neuromuscular training in the experimental group (p<0.05).
Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, it can be concluded that this exercise program will
be effective in improving the balance and motor function of MS patients. Therefore, this treatment plan
is recommended for this group of patients