A Preliminary Investigation Into The Effect Of Home Standing Programs On Lower Limb Spasticity, Spasm, Pain and Well-being For Individuals With Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

INTERVENTION: The study proposed to use a crossover design of a minimum of six participants with primary or secondary MS these participants will be randomly selected to either a three‐week exercise group or a three week standing group. The participants in the standing group will stand daily in a Standing Frame for 30 minutes if able. These participants will be shown how to use and stand in the frame, given exercises to perform whilst standing and show how to correctly position themselves in the frame. Preliminary research results will be feedback to the participants at the end of the six week study period. They will also be informed that final results will be available from the researchers , and the local MS society will also be made aware of the results. Measurements will be taken at assessment, three and six weeks, with the groups crossing over after three weeks. CONDITION: Nervous System Diseases: Multiple sclerosis (MS) ; Nervous System Diseases ; Multiple sclerosis PRIMARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration SECONDARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration INCLUSION CRITERIA: Participants are to be identified from clinical team members (physiotherapists) working in either Harrow PCT, Northwick Park Hospital or Harrow MS Therapy Centre.