Whole-body cryostimulation (cryotherapy) provides benefits for fatigue and functional status in multiple sclerosis patients. A case-control study

Miller, Elżbieta; Kostka, Joanna; Wlodarczyk, Tomasz Wiktor; Dugué, Benoît

doi:10.1111/ane.12557

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“…The results of the present study is in line with Miller et al [8,] who reported the positive influence of whole body cryostimulation on general fatigue in MS patients with different fatigue levels. However, our results revealed that the decrease in general fatigue among patients in the cooling group (Δ = -6.0, effect size = 2.8) is higher than that reported by Côté et al [28] in PwMS undergoing treatment for sleep disorders (Δ = -3.1, effect size = 0.82).…”

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confidence: 93%

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Effects of a Training Program Involving Body Cooling on Physical and Cognitive Capacities and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Pilot Study

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Objective: Two methods using exercise and body cooling could influence the well-being of patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). The aim of this study was to determine whether wearing a cooling vest during a physical training program could increase the cognitive and physical capacities and quality of life in PwMS. Methods: Eighteen PwMS (49.6 ± 8 years; Expanded Disability Status Score 5.0 ± 1.0) were randomly assigned to a cooling or control group. PwMS underwent a 7-week physical training program. In the cooling group, PwMS wore a cooling vest during each training session, whereas in the control group, PwMS wore a cotton T-shirt. Before and after the training program, both groups completed the Isaacs Set Test (IST), Trail Making Test A-B (TMT A-B), SEP-59, Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory and performed a 6-minute walk test (6MWT). Results: The cooling group showed significantly (p < 0.05) improved performance for IST, TMT A and 6MWT. Their emotional well-being and cognitive functions investigated in SEP-59 were significantly (p < 0.05) improved, and general and physical fatigue significantly (p < 0.05) decreased. Conclusions: This physical training program combined with a cooling strategy could have a significant positive influence on both cognitive and physical performances, perceived fatigue and emotional well-being in heat-sensitive PwMS.

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“…Thus, different studies have attempted to control patients' body temperature through body cooling using either cool water [6], or cryotherapy [7,8]. One study reported a significant decrease of 0.3-0.7°C in the body temperature of patients with MS (PwMS) using cooling garments [9].…”

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Effects of a Training Program Involving Body Cooling on Physical and Cognitive Capacities and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Pilot Study

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“…Therefore, combining pharmacological and alternative therapies would be the key toward an optimal management plan. A variety of alternative therapies has been assessed in this setting such as exercise [84], cognitive behavioral therapies [232], cryostimulation [130], and noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) [24,152] -and the list goes on. For the sake of this review, we will only focus on NIBS techniques.…”

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Fatigue in multiple sclerosis – Insights into evaluation and management

Ayache

Chalah

2017

Neurophysiologie Clinique/Clinical Neurophysiology

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“…Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) is commonly used as a therapeutic method in rheumatic and inflammatory diseases and in the pain treatment of muscles, joints, soft tissues, and degenerative diseases of muscle spasticity [1–4]. During WBC, the subject is exposed to extreme cold temperatures for a short period of time.…”

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Effect of Whole‐Body Cryotherapy on Antioxidant Systems in Experimental Rat Model

Skrzep-Poloczek

Romuk

Wiśnowiska³

et al. 2017

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity

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Background. The purpose of this study was to verify the effect of whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) in rats on their antioxidant systems, lipid peroxidation products, and their total oxidative status at different exposure times and temperatures. Methods. Antioxidants in serum, plasma, liver, and erythrocytes were evaluated in two study groups following 1 min of exposure to −60°C and −90°C, for 5 and 10 consecutive days. Results. WBC increased the activity of superoxide dismutase, catalase in the group subjected to 5 and 10 days exposure, −60°C. The glutathione S-transferase activity increased in the groups subjected to 10 days WBC sessions. Total antioxidant capacity increased after 5 and 10 days of 1 min WBC, −60°C; a decrease was observed at −90°C. A decreased level of erythrocyte malondialdehyde concentration was observed at −60°C after 5 and 10 days of cryostimulation. An increased concentration was measured at −90°C after 10 days, and increase of erythrocyte malondialdehyde concentration after 5 days, −90°C. Conclusions. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first research showing the effect of WBC in rats at different exposure times and temperatures. The effect of cryotherapy on enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidant systems was observed in the serum of animals exposed to a temperature of −60°C in comparison to control.

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Whole-body cryostimulation (cryotherapy) provides benefits for fatigue and functional status in multiple sclerosis patients. A case-control study

Abstract: WBC appears to be effective in improving functional status and the feeling of fatigue in patients with MS and especially in those who are the most fatigued.

Cited by 66 publications

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Effects of a Training Program Involving Body Cooling on Physical and Cognitive Capacities and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Pilot Study

Effects of a Training Program Involving Body Cooling on Physical and Cognitive Capacities and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Pilot Study

Fatigue in multiple sclerosis – Insights into evaluation and management

Effect of Whole‐Body Cryotherapy on Antioxidant Systems in Experimental Rat Model

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