Research Article
A Pilot Study of an Exercise-Based Patient Education Program in People with Multiple Sclerosis
Table 2
Contents of the exercise-based patient education (in chronological order).
| Week | Training phase | Objectives | Theoretical contents | Practical contents |
| 1-2 | Instructed | Coordination training | Reflex-based activities Neurophysiologic principles | Deviance-based gait training Balance training Active games |
| 3-4 | Instructed | Endurance training | Cardiovascular basics Exercise determinants Training principles | Aerobic (Nordic) walking Dancing |
| 5-6 | Instructed | Strength training | Neuromuscular basics Exercise determinants Muscle conditioning | Device-independent strength training with own body weight Training with elastic band |
| 7-8 | Assisted | Individual combined training | Training management/considering environmental conditions | Self-regulated exercise and rest periods Feedback from assistants |
| 9-10 | Assisted | Individual combined training | Training management/considering environmental conditions | Self-regulated exercise and rest periods Feedback from assistants |
| 11-12 | Assisted | Individual combined training | Training management/considering environmental conditions | Self-regulated exercise and rest periods Feedback from assistants |
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