Table 2 Summary of Guidelines for Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis program features

Prescription

Guidelines for Exercise in MS

Progressive

Individualized

Frequency

3 times per week

Exercise Session Duration

Approximately 1 h

Exercise Session Intensity

Moderate

100 steps/min (pedometer)

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) between 11–13

Intervention Length

16 weeks

Meeting with Coach

 Weeks 1–4

Weekly

 Weeks 5–8

Bi-weekly

 Weeks 9–16

Monthly

Setting

Home

Supervision

 Who

Trained personnel

 Mode

Remote, telecoaching

Exercise Modes

 Aerobic

Walking

 Resistance

Bands, body weight

Materials Provided

Program Manual

Newsletters

Logbook

Calendar

Online Exercise Videos Accessible through QR Code

Equipment Provided

Pedometer

Bands

Training Oversight

Zoom/Exercise Videos

Behavioral Intervention

Zoom

Intervention Safety

Fall Risk Assessment

NMSS Resources

Fall Prevention Instructions

Zoom Oversight and AE/SAE Reporting