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Tai Chi and Square-Stepping Exercises in Women With Multiple Sclerosis
Sponsor: Pamukkale University
Summary
Tai Chi is an exercise approach consisting of slow and controlled movements, whereas square stepping exercises are an exercise method in which specific step patterns are followed. The aim of this study is to comparatively examine the effects of Tai Chi and Square Stepping Exercises on knee joint position sense, lower extremity muscle strength, and fatigue levels in women with multiple sclerosis.
Official title: The Effects of Tai Chi and Square Stepping Exercises on Joint Position Sense and Clinical Outcomes in Women With Multiple Sclerosis
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
20 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
39
Start Date
2026-02-15
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2026-03-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Tai Chi
Tai Chi will be delivered for 8 weeks, 2 days per week, 1 session per day (total 16 sessions). Each session will last approximately 45-60 minutes and will include warm-up stretching, main Tai Chi practice, and cool-down stretching plus controlled breathing techniques.
Square Stepping Exercise (SSE)
SSE will be delivered for 8 weeks, 2 days per week, 1 session per day (total 16 sessions). Each session will be completed in approximately 45-60 minutes, including warm-up and cool-down periods.
Home-based Frenkel Coordination Exercises
Frenkel Coordination Exercises will be delivered as a home program for 8 weeks, 2 days per week, 1 session per day (total 16 sessions). Each session will last 15-30 minutes, excluding rest periods.
Locations (1)
Department of Neurology, Pamukkale University Hospital
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)