Author/Editor		Ožura, Ana; Štukovnik, Vita; Mlinarič, Andreja; Šega, Saša
Title		Uporaba športnega plezanja kot oblike dodatne terapije pri bolnikih z multiplo sklerozo
Translated title		Therapeutic use of sport climbing for patients with multiple sclerosis
Type		članek
Source		Psihol obz Ljubl
Vol. and No.		Letnik 18, št. 1
Publication year		2009
Volume		str. 103-18
Language		slo
Abstract		Sport climbing is a form of exercise that requires complex and variable movement. Because of the use of the so-called "top-rope system", this is a safc activity appropriate for individuals with physical disabilities. Therefore, climbing might prove to be an effective form of therapy for patients with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic neurological disease that may include motor and cognitive deficits as well as atfective disturbances. The illness is characterized by multifocal areas of brain damage (plaques), as consequence of autoimmune inflammation. Sport climbing might be a potentially useful activity for treating spasticity, improving a person's self image and certain aspectsof cognition, such as attention and executive functions, as well as for managing emotional disturbances. All of the above are areas where patients with multiple sclerosis might be in need of assistance. The article also describes the experience of a patient with multiple sclerosis who was enrolled in our climbing program. Future research is needed to evaluate the effect of climbing therapy for patients with mul tip le sclerosis.
Descriptors		MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS EXERCISE THERAPY SPORTS MUSCLE SPASTICITY COGNITIVE THERAPY STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPRESSION NEURONAL PLASTICITY