Author/Authors :
Bahari, Fahimeh Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Karaj, Iran , Sanatkaran, Afsaneh Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Karaj, Iran , Pashang, Sarah Department of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Karaj, Iran
Abstract :
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of water exercises on the
quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Methods: 30 multiple sclerosis patients (40-65 years old) were selected by available sample.
They were divided into control and experimental groups. The instrument was the Quality of
Life Questionnaire (SF-36) in this study. The experimental group participated in 6 weeks of
water exercises. The water exercises were held 3 sessions in every week. The every session
lasted 60 minutes. The data were analyzed by ANCOVA.
Results: The results showed that water exercises had no significant effect on the quality of life
in patients with multiple sclerosis. Those only had a significant effect on the pain subscale and
reduced it.
Conclusion: It seems that water exercises can be used as a complementary therapy alongside
drug therapy in patients with multiple sclerosis.
