Effect of Short-Term Interval Exercise Training on Fatigue, Depression and Fitness in Normal Weight vs. Overweight person with Multiple Sclerosis

Fatigue and depression are two of the most common, debilitating, and poorly managed symptoms in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS).1 Cohort studies conducted on prevalence and incidence of fatigue in MS indicate that more than 50% of persons with MS experience symptoms of fatigue at least once a week.2,3 The prevalence of depression ranges between 10 and 54% among persons with MS1,3 –5 and this is two to three times higher than healthy individuals and those with other chronic diseases.4 A recent systemic review and meta-analysis of 58 studies with a total sample size of 87,756 persons with MS reported a prevalence of depression exceeding 30%.

Source: Explore - July 20, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Raoof Negaresh, Robert Motl, Motahare Mokhtarzade, Rouholah Ranjbar, Nastaran Majdinasab, Mostafa Khodadoost, Philipp Zimmer, Julien S Baker, Darpan Patel Tags: Research Letter Source Type: research