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Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi Exercises' Effect on Balance and Gait in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
this study will be conducted to compare between the effect of Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi on balance, gait ability, functional mobility and fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2024-10-10
Completion Date
2025-07-30
Last Updated
2024-09-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
pilates exercises
the patients will receive pilates exercises in the form of breathing exercises, chest lift, bridging, mermaid, swan, quadruped exercises
yoga exercises
the patients will receive yoga in the form of Bhastrikā: rapid and powerful inhalations and exhalations by means of the force of the diaphragm, letting the air sound when exhaling, Nāḏī Śoḏhana: from Sanskrit, "nadi" means \'to channel\' and "shodhana" means \'purify, cleanse\', o Hand position "Mrigi mudra": It consists of flexing the index and ring fingers of the hand, o Breathing: Gently close the right nostril with the thumb, inhale fingers and exhale slowly through the right. Keeping your right nostril open, inhale, close it, and slowly open and exhale through the left. This is a cycle. Repeat 3-5 times and then release the hand mudra and return to normal breathing.
tai chi exercises
the patients will receive tai chi in the form of Commencing form, Repulse Monkey,Grasp Peacock's Tail,Move Hands like Moving Clouds (left side only), Fair Lady Works at Shuttles, Golden Cock Stands on One Leg (left and right),Brush Knees and Twist Steps, Closing form.
tradional physical therapy
Patients will receive traditional physiotherapy breathing, massage and relaxation exercises