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