Internet-based MOTOmed Exercise to Reduce Spasticity and Improve Physical Function in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

The ms-intakt/MOTOmed-intervention is a home-based program using the MOTOmed movement trainer: 12 week passive, motor-driven movement therapy followed by 12 weeks of intermittent active and passive training after the 3month assessment. Training intensity was regulated by the participant's subjective, perceived exertion, which was rated between 6 and 20 on the BORG Scale. Therapists aimed at eliciting a BORG Feedback of between 10 (fairly light) and 15 (hard). The exercise training was home-based and supervised via the internet.

The subjects assigned to interventiongroup2 started with 12 weeks intermittent active and passive training followed by 12 weeks of no intervention (Wash out phase)