Publications by authors named "Corey D Feasel"
Purpose: This study examines the independent and interactive effects of age and multiple sclerosis (MS) on health-related quality of life (HRQOL).
Materials And Methods: The sample included persons with MS ( 207) and healthy controls (HCs; = 99) divided into three age groups (young, middle-aged, and older adults) who completed a battery of questionnaires, including the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) as a measure of HRQOL. The SF-36 yielded scores for the Physical Component Summary (PCS) (i.
Background: The 30-Second Sit-To-Stand (30SSTS) is a quick, inexpensive, safe, and widely used clinical measure of lower extremity function. To date, there is limited evidence regarding the use of 30SSTS in multiple sclerosis (MS). The purpose of this study was to examine the construct validity of the 30SSTS test in persons with MS compared with non-MS healthy controls.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between the oxygen (O) cost of walking and body composition metrics, while considering potential covariates such as disability status, step length, and cadence, in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Subjects/methods: The sample included 63 persons with MS across a wide distribution of body mass index (BMI). O cost of walking was assessed using portable, indirect calorimetry, and percent body fat (%Fat), fat-free mass (FFM), bone mineral content, bone mineral density (BMD), and weight/FFM were determined from dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how behavioral interventions based on Social Cognitive Theory can enhance physical activity among adults with multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly those experiencing elevated fatigue.
- Researchers analyzed data from 210 MS patients to compare physical activity levels and SCT-related factors between fatigued and non-fatigued individuals.
- Key findings revealed that self-efficacy, functional limitations, and goal-setting were significant correlates of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in fatigued participants, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.
Aerobic reserve capacity in multiple sclerosis-Preliminary evidence.
Acta Neurol Scand
September 2021
Objectives: Aerobic reserve capacity reflects the available energy for performing everyday life tasks, and it has been studied in older adult populations. This preliminary study examined proof of concept and measurement of aerobic reserve capacity in multiple sclerosis (MS).
Materials & Methods: Twenty-one fully ambulatory people with MS performed a maximal, cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET).