Promotion of Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis Through Physical Therapy (PromPT)
Physical activity and exercise help manage symptoms like fatigue in people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite research supporting physical activity participation, people with MS are often insufficiently active to reach health benefits. Promotional efforts that are sustainable within the United States healthcare system are needed. This project is a pilot randomized controlled trial examining the feasibility of a consultative physical therapy intervention for increasing physical activity engagement.
• Clinical diagnosis of MS
• 18 years and older
• Able to read and speak English sufficiently to allow for informed consent and active participation in the intervention sessions
• Relapse free for the past 30 days
• Willingness to attend all study visits and PT sessions for the duration of study
• Access to a smartphone
• Not sufficiently active as measured by the Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire score \<24
• Patient Determined Disease Steps score 0-3 or the ability to ambulate either independently or with the use of a cane (or similar device) for at least 75% of the time at baseline
• Less than 2 affirmative on the physical activity readiness questionnaire