July 24, 2014 Measures the aeroic fitness of the multiple sclerosis population by assessing their VO2max and VO2peak. Performance Measure Paper & Pencil Cost not known
60 minutes Approximately one hour is required for setup and orientation, the exercise test (about 15-20 minutes), and a cool down period. Required TrainingReading an Article/Manual Instrument ReviewersInitially reviewed by Evan Cohen, PT, MA, PhD, NCS and the MS Edge Taskforce of the Neurology Section of the APTA. ICF Domain Body Structure Professional Association Recommendation
Considerations
Do you see an error or have a suggestion for this instrument summary? Please e-mail us! Normative DataMultiple Sclerosis: (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins et al, 2010)
Criterion Validity (Predictive/Concurrent)Multiple Sclerosis: (Rasova K et al, 2005; n = 112 patients with MS selected as population-based sample and examined on impairment, disability, handicap, quality of life, fatigue, depression, respiratory function and physical fitness with spiroergometric and spirometric paratmeters)
(Romberg A et al, 2004; n = 91 MS patients randomly assigned to exercise or control group; EDSS = 1.0 - 5.5)
(Foglio K et al, 1994; n = 24 MS patients; 17 females, 7 males; age = 48 (9) years; weight = 65 (12) kg; EDSS = 0.00 - 6.0)
(Patejan JH et al, 1996; n = 54 MS patients randomly assigned to exercise or non-exercise groups; exercise groups had 15 weeks of aerobic training)
Floor/Ceiling EffectsMultiple Sclerosis:
BibliographyAgiovlasitis, S., Motl, R. W., et al. (2010). "Prediction of oxygen uptake during level treadmill walking in people with multiple sclerosis." Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 42(7): 650-655. Find it on PubMed Billinger, S. A., Tseng, B. Y., et al. (2008). "Modified total-body recumbent stepper exercise test for assessing peak oxygen consumption in people with chronic stroke." Phys Ther 88(10): 1188-1195. Find it on PubMed Dobrovolny, C. L., Ivey, F. M., et al. (2003). "Reliability of treadmill exercise testing in older patients with chronic hemiparetic stroke." Arch Phys Med Rehabil 84(9): 1308-1312. Find it on PubMed Eng, J. J., Dawson, A. S., et al. (2004). "Submaximal exercise in persons with stroke: test-retest reliability and concurrent validity with maximal oxygen consumption." Arch Phys Med Rehabil 85(1): 113-118. Find it on PubMed Foglio, K., Clini, E., et al. (1994). "Respiratory muscle function and exercise capacity in multiple sclerosis." European Respiratory Journal 7(1): 23-28. Find it on PubMed Noonan, V. and Dean, E. (2000). "Submaximal exercise testing: clinical application and interpretation." Physical Therapy 80(8): 782-807. Find it on PubMed Petajan, J. H., Gappmaier, E., et al. (1996). "Impact of aerobic training on fitness and quality of life in multiple sclerosis." Annals of Neurology 39(4): 432-441. Find it on PubMed Ponichtera-Mulcare, J., Glaser, R., et al. (1993). "In the Field-Maximal aerobic exercise in persons with multiple sclerosis." Clinical Kinesiology 46: 14-14. Find it on PubMed Ponichtera-Mulcare, J., Mathews, T., et al. (1995). "From the Field-Maximal aerobic exercise of individuals with multiple sclerosis: Using three modes of ergonometry." Clinical Kinesiology 49: 4-4. Find it on PubMed Rasova, K., Brandejsky, P., et al. (2005). "Spiroergometric and spirometric parameters in patients with multiple sclerosis: are there any links between these parameters and fatigue, depression, neurological impairment, disability, handicap and quality of life in multiple sclerosis?" Multiple Sclerosis 11(2): 213-221. Find it on PubMed Romberg, A., Virtanen, A., et al. (2004). "Exercise capacity, disability and leisure physical activity of subjects with multiple sclerosis." Multiple Sclerosis 10(2): 212-218. Find it on PubMed Romberg, A., Virtanen, A., et al. (2004). "Effects of a 6-month exercise program on patients with multiple sclerosis." Neurology 63(11): 2034-2038. Find it on PubMed Ryan, A. S., Dobrovolny, C. L., et al. (2000). "Cardiovascular fitness after stroke: role of muscle mass and gait deficit severity." Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases 9(4): 185-191. Find it on PubMed Storer, T. W., Davis, J. A., et al. (1990). "Accurate prediction of VO2max in cycle ergometry." Med Sci Sports Exerc 22(5): 704-712. Find it on PubMed Tang, A., Sibley, K. M., et al. (2006). "Maximal exercise test results in subacute stroke." Arch Phys Med Rehabil 87(8): 1100-1105. Find it on PubMed Tseng, B. Y. and Kluding, P. (2009). "The relationship between fatigue, aerobic fitness, and motor control in people with chronic stroke: a pilot study." Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy 32(3): 97-102. Find it on PubMed Van der Walt, W. and Wyndham, C. (1973). "An equation for prediction of energy expenditure of walking and running." Journal of Applied Physiology 34(5): 559-563. Find it on PubMed |