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Fatigue, reduced quality of life (QOL), and lower physical activity levels are
commonly reported in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This study evaluated
the effects of elliptical exercise on fatigue and QOL reports in patients with
MS. Patients with MS (n = 26) completed the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), the
Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), and the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item
Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) before and after completing 15 elliptical
exercise training sessions. Changes in fatigue and QOL were assessed based on any
changes in the fatigue and SF-36 questionnaires, and correlations between changes
in each of the scales were made to determine whether a relationship was present
between the fatigue and QOL measures. Results showed significant improvement in
FSS, MFIS, and five SF-36 subscales as a result of elliptical exercise. The
change in FSS correlated with change in two of the SF-36 subscales. Elliptical
exercise for patients with MS results in significant improvements in both fatigue
and QOL. These findings indicate that regular elliptical exercise could be a part
of inpatient and outpatient MS rehabilitation programs.

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