Remote exercise has not shown clear balance or quality-of-life benefits in multiple sclerosis
A review of pooled research found inconclusive results for both outcomes, with differences between exercise programs and weaknesses in the evidence limiting confidence.
Based on the published abstract. The full paper may contain additional methods, results and limitations.
The 30-second takeaway
Based on this abstract, technology-supported exercise has not demonstrated clear improvements in balance or quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis. Average results leaned toward benefit, but uncertainty remained substantial. This leaves the effects unresolved: the review does not establish that remote exercise improves these outcomes, or that it cannot help.
The authors cite differences in exercise protocols, methodological weaknesses and low engagement. The abstract does not specify comparison conditions or follow-up lengths, which limits interpretation of the pooled effects.
What the review asked
Researchers brought together meta-analyses examining whether tele-exercise changes balance and quality of life in multiple sclerosis. These are separate outcomes, so a practical way to deliver exercise still needs evidence that it improves each one.
Why the conclusion stays uncertain
For both outcomes, the reported statistical ranges included no difference. The authors describe tele-exercise as feasible, but feasibility concerns whether an approach can be used; it does not establish a measurable balance or quality-of-life benefit.
The original publication
Effectiveness of technology-based exercise on motor function and quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis: an umbrella review.
Ghayour Najafabadi M, Shariat A, Hadi M et al.
J Health Popul Nutr · 2025
- PubMed ID
- 41366504
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