Self-regulatory strategies, particularly relapse prevention, may be important correlates of physical activity behavior that can inform the design of future behavioral interventions in multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a recent study. Researchers evaluated a sample of 68 persons with MS, utilizing the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (EXSE), Physical Activity Self-Regulation Scale (PASR-12), and Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ). They found:

• Correlation analyses indicated that GLTEQ scores were positively and significantly associated with overall self-regulation, self-monitoring, goal-setting, reinforcement, time management, and relapse prevention PASR-12 scores.
• Regression analyses indicated that relapse prevention and self-monitoring were unique predictors of physical activity behavior, and relapse prevention demonstrated a significant association with physical activity behavior that was accounted for by EXSE.