Walking Exercise for Muscle Function

🚶‍♀️ Participate in Our Research Study! 🚶‍♂️

“Impact of Walking with Blood Flow Restriction on Muscle Function in People with Multiple Sclerosis”

📍 Location: Strategies for Therapeutic Rehabilitation and Optimization of Neuromuscular Growth (STRONG) Laboratory, University of Central Florida, 12494 University Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32816

📅 Duration: 9 weeks (19 visits)

⏳ Time Commitment: ~12 hours total

What is This Study About?
We are investigating how blood flow restriction (BFR) walk training impacts muscle function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Inclusion Qualifications:

18-65 years old
Diagnosed with MS
Can walk at least 10 meters (with or without assistive devices)
No recent MS relapse (past month)
No recent medication changes (past two months)
No cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, or additional neurological conditions
Not currently pregnant

Exclusion Qualifications:

You may not participate in this research opportunity if any of the following applies to you:

Multiple Sclerosis-Related Factors:
- MS-related exacerbation within one month prior to enrollment.
- Change in disease-modifying therapy within two months prior to enrollment.
Exercise and Activity-Related Factors:
- Current participation in a structured walking program.
- Participation in a structured walking program within two months prior to enrollment.
Medical Conditions:
- History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
- Peripheral vascular disease.
- Clotting disorders.
- Severe or uncontrolled hypertension.
- Additional neurologic, cardiac, or pulmonary comorbidities.
Other Factors:
- Pregnancy.