Complexity and pitfalls in maximal exercise testing for persons with multiple sclerosis.
Marit Lea SchlagheckJens BansiCharlotte WenzelMarina Kuzdas-SallabergerDavid KieslRoman GonzenbachPhilipp ZimmerPublished in: European journal of neurology (2023)
Our findings suggest that a relevant proportion of inpatient pwMS do not attain common criteria utilized to verify maximal oxygen consumption. Identified predictors for criteria attainment can be used to create models to predict cardiorespiratory fitness and to optimise CPET protocols in restrictive groups of pwMS.