Interventions

Question 1

How to calculate HRmax

Answer 1

208- (age) (0.7)= HRmax

Question 2

MS aerobic interventions

Answer 2

Cycling for 6-8 weeks at 45-60% of HRmax for 20-30 mins at continuous speed

Question 3

Physical activity for ALS

Answer 3

• literature does not show that exercise can do harm (avoid high intensity)
• keep doing what they can to maximize QOL
• moderate intensity aerobic and strength training
• 1-2 sets of 8-12 reps or 3 sets of 5 reps
• 50-80% of peak HR, mod aerobic intensity, 11-13 RPE
• rest periods with endurance training for 15 minutes or over

(Can recommend hydrotherapy in pool for mild ALS)

Question 4

Middle stage PD exercise prescription

Aerobic

Balance/function

Flexibility

Answer 4

• 3 days/ week, 10 mins build to 30 mins, 11-13 RPE
• 2 days/week, 10 reps/ 2 sets, low to mod intensity
• flexibility daily, 20 second stretch, 3 reps each