Movement-to-music (M2M) may be a useful and enjoyable exercise form for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in improving mobility and walking endurance, according to a recent study. Participants (n=81) included people with MS (between ages of 18 and 65 years randomized to: M2M [n=27], adapted yoga [AY] [n=26], or waitlist control [n=28]). Both M2M and AY completed 3 60-minute exercise sessions per week for 12 weeks. Waitlist controls received biweekly newsletters via mail that contained educational information on living with MS. Researchers found:

• Comparisons across all 3 groups revealed significant group differences in Timed Up and Go (TUG) and 6-minute Walk Test (6MWT).
• Post hoc analyses indicated significant improvements in TUG and 6MWT in M2M compared to controls, while no significant differences were observed when compared AY to controls.
• No significant group differences were found on Five Times Sit to Stand Test (FTSST), fatigue, and pain interference.