The effect of one period selected exercise program on knee torque, functional performance and quality of life in women with multiple sclerosis

In this semi-experimental research 20 women patients MS with a mean age of (38±8/81) years, disease history (8±7.09) years and EDSS less than 5, via matched were put in two groups of experimental (10patients) and control (10 patients). Experimental group within the period of 8weeks (3sessions in week, each session 75 minutes) participated in a selected program exercise. Whereas control group had no regular and systematic physical activity In this research, variables to be tested were knee torque, functional performance, gait balance, shoulder range of motion and quality of life were that respectively isokinetic Biodex, “up and go test”, foot scan, goniometer and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life instrument (MSQOL-54), before and after the exercise period these variables were measured. In the end with use of Repeated Measure ANOVA, data were statistically analyzed. findings of research showed a significant difference between average of functional Performance, knee flexion peak torque,shoulder range of motion,among experimental and control groups, whereas this difference in knee extension peak torque, gait balance and quality of life in experimental and control groups was not significant (p<0/05). According to present research findings It seems from of this exercise program can be used to improve the functional Performance and increase range of motion in patients MS.