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Int J Sports Med 2022; 43(07): 593-599
DOI: 10.1055/a-1710-1492
Physiology & Biochemistry

Fast-velocity Resistance Training Improves Force Development and Mobility in Multiple Sclerosis

Luis Andreu-Caravaca 
1   International Chair of Sports Medicine, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
2   Faculty of Sport, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
,
Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo
3   Department of Education, Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Alcala de Henares, Spain
,
Linda H. Chung
4   UCAM Research Center for High Performance Sport, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
,
Pedro Manonelles
1   International Chair of Sports Medicine, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
,
Joao Paulo Vilas Boas 
5   LABIOMEP, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
,
Jacobo Ángel Rubio-Arias
5   LABIOMEP, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
› Author Affiliations Funding This work has been supported partially by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Science through the National Program FPU.
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Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the benefits of a lower-limb fast-velocity concentric resistance training on rate of force development, mobility, and quality of life in people with Multiple Sclerosis. A randomized controlled trial was conducted in 30 people with Multiple Sclerosis, who were randomly assigned to either an experimental (n=18) or a control (n=12) group. The experimental group carried out 10-weeks of fast-velocity concentric resistance training, while the control group did not perform any intervention. Early and late rate of force development during knee extension in both legs, sit-to-stand and Timed Up and Go tests and quality life questionnaire were evaluated before and after intervention. The training program evoked an increase in early rate of force development in experimental group (0–30; Rightleg: 63.9%, p<0.001; ES=-1.4; Leftleg: 52.7%, p<0.001; ES=-1.0) compared to control group (showed modest increases). Furthermore, experimental group improved mobility after training (Sit-to-stand: 22.2%, p<0.001; ES=1.0; Timed Up and Go Test: 10.1%, p<0.001; ES=1.1) and increased the perception of quality of life after training, while control showed no changes. The fast-velocity concentric resistance training has the potential to improve early rate of force development and mobility after 10-weeks of training. In addition, the increase in self-perceived quality of life following this training modality demonstrates promising results in the Multiple Sclerosis population.

Key words

neurodegenerative disorders - exercise - strength - neuromuscular

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Publication History

Received: 05 October 2021

Accepted: 28 November 2021

Accepted Manuscript online:
30 November 2021

Article published online:
02 February 2022

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