Exercise Training in Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Participants in the online exercise program group will be given a treatment protocol consisting of aerobic exercise and strengthening exercises in the presence of a physiotherapist for a total of 8 weeks, 2 days a week for 1 hour. Before starting the exercise, the risk of possible injury will be minimized by doing warm-up exercises and preparations will be made to start the exercise. Then, the exercise program will be started with aerobic exercise. Strengthening exercises will be planned for large muscle groups, targeting body parts such as hips, knees, shoulders, abdomen and trunk. In exercises, it is planned to do 2 sets of 10-15 repetitions using elastic band, free weights or body weight. The exercise program will be created according to the condition of the people and progression will be provided every 2 weeks. After the exercises are completed, cool down will be done with relaxation and stretching exercises.

Participants in the control group will be put on the waiting list after all assessment methods have been applied and will be re-evaluated at the end of 8 weeks. After the final evaluations, they will be directed to the exercise group.