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ArticleInternational journal of MS care

Effects of a Single Bout of Aquatic Exercise on Mood in Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study.

Helen Genova, Rosalia Dacosta-Aguayo, Yael Goverover, Angela Smith, Chris Bober, John DeLuca

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Helen Genova
Rosalia Dacosta-Aguayo
Yael Goverover
Angela Smith
Chris Bober
John DeLuca

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backgroundPhysical activity is known to be an effective way of managing multiple sclerosis (MS)-related symptoms. Furthermore, it has been reported that even a single bout of physical activity can yield improvements in mood in persons with MS. Aquatic exercise can be an effective and enjoyable physical activity in persons with MS. However, there is little research on the immediate effects of aquatic exercise on mood in people with MS. Thus, we assessed the acute effects of a single bout of aquatic exercise on mood.

methodsEight adults with MS participated in a 45-minute aquatic exercise class as well as 45 minutes of a seated rest control condition. The Profile of Mood States questionnaire was given before and after each condition (rest and aquatic exercise). Repeated-measures analysis of variance and paired-samples

resultsModerate-to-large effect sizes indicated a condition × time interaction such that mood increased and fatigue decreased after a single bout of aquatic exercise compared with after rest.

conclusionsThis proof-of-concept study suggests that mood symptoms are improved immediately after a short bout of aquatic exercise. Future research is needed to explore whether these effects are reliable and whether they can be sustained with more frequent bouts of aquatic exercise.

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Aquatic exerciseExercise trainingFatigueMoodMultiple sclerosis (MS)

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PMID32863785
PMCPMC7446629

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