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Theory Based Intervention Program to Support Physical Activity for Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: a Case Series
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Motivational Interviewing and Wristband physical activity monitor for Multiple Sclerosis. Completed, enrolled 5 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of personalized physical activity coaching combined with the use of a physical activity monitor to support increased levels of daily physical activity in individuals with multiple sclerosis. All five participants will receive the intervention over the four week intervention phase.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The participant will describe their unique physical activity challenges and their physical activity goals with the physical therapist. Using the technique of motivational interviewing, the physical therapist will work with the participant to help identify potential solutions to challenges and set realistic activity goals for the next week. Each week, the participant and the physical therapist will review the previous week's activity data, and the participant's reports of any challenges or problems they encountered in meeting their physical activity goals the previous week. The participant will identify new activity goals for the next week.
The participant will wear a Fitbit wristband which will track the participant's daily steps and minutes of physical activity.