Proximal Resistance Training for People With Multiple Sclerosis

Participants will be prescribed 5 categories of resistance exercises, and each category will have a series of exercises to select from. Two will target hip abduction, two will target trunk muscles, and one will target functional resistance training for the hip and trunk during walking-related tasks such as multi-directional resisted walking. Dosing will be based on guidelines for MS. Strengthening exercises will begin with 3 sets of 12-15 reps at 15 rep-max load (RM) and progress to 3 sets of 8-10 reps at 10-12 RM. Endurance exercises requiring a static hold will progress from 3 sets of 15-20 second holds to 30-second holds. Functional resistance will be dosed to improve muscular endurance: 3 sets of 15-20 reps based on form fatigue.