Abstract

FERNANDEZ-SANTOS, B.  and  BEAS-JIMENEZ, J. de D.. Benefits of an exercise program multi-component of low intensity and short duration in myasthenia gravis: case study. Rev Andal Med Deporte [online]. 2014, vol.7, n.4, pp.178-181. ISSN 2172-5063.  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ramd.2014.09.001.

We report a clinical case of a patient with Myasthenia Gravis (MG), subject to a multi-component exercise program, low-intensity, two weekly sessions, during four weeks, consisting of Pilates floor, resistance and flexibility training. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of this program on functional capacity and perceived health status of the patient. Before and after program implementation functional tests were performed and the SF-36^® questionnaire for assessment of perceived health status was filled in. Results: improvements were observed in all the tests used for assessing the aerobic capacity, the resistance and the perceived health status. Conclusions: An individualized exercise program of short duration, and low intensity, may improve functional capacity and perceived health status in patients with MG.

Keywords : Health promotion; Aerobic exercise; Resistance training; Muscle stretching exercises; Myasthenia gravis.

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