Balance and Brain Exercise Program for Multiple Sclerosis

This trial is testing a new exercise program called Functional Balance Intervention (FBI) to see if it can help people with multiple sclerosis improve both their physical balance and cognitive (thinking and memory) skills. The program combines balance exercises, strength training, and brain-challenging activities done either in a lab setting or at home. Researchers want to learn if this type of exercise is better than stretching alone for treating both the physical and mental symptoms of MS.

Most people with multiple sclerosis experience problems with balance and walking, and many also develop thinking or memory problems, but there are few treatments that address both issues at once. This trial exists because exercise is promising for MS, but researchers want to test whether a specific type of balance-focused exercise program might help improve both body and brain function better than traditional exercise approaches.