Assoc. prof. Josip Mioči?, PhD
Centre for Physical Activity and Student Sport, University of Zadar Milica Komšo, MD General Hospital Zadar, Croatia
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Research Article
Author(s): Assoc. prof. Josip Mioči?, PhD*, Bepo Žura, univ. mag. oec., lect., Milica Komšo, MD and Assoc. prof. Ton?i Jerak
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease characterized by highly variable symptoms that may fluctuate within a single day. Individuals diagnosed with MS experience changes in both functional and cognitive capacities, necessitating continuous adjustments in lifestyle and physical activity. Within a fitness context, the use of resistance bands and training aids such as stationary bicycles or ergometers enables safe, adapted exercise on days when symptoms are stable. However, the primary goal of physical activity in the context of MS is to establish a sustainable form of movement that remains feasible even in the presence of symptoms. This research applied inferential statistical analysis using Spearman’s rank-order correlation to assess the relationships between variables, resulting in a correlation matrix with Spearman's rho values and corresponding p-va.. Read More»