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Effects on Balance and Walking with the CoDuSe Balance Exercise Program in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Forsberg, Anette
von Koch, Lena
Nilsagård, Ylva
Source
Multiple Sclerosis International
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Balance and walking impairments are frequent in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Objective.
The aim was to investigate the effects of a group-based balance exercise program targeting core stability, dual tasking, and sensory strategies (CoDuSe) on balance, postural sway, walking, perceived walking limitations, and balance confidence.
Design.
A single-blinded randomized multicenter trial.
No intervention was given to controls.
Participants.
People with MS able to walk 100 meters but unable to maintain tandem stance ≥30 seconds.
Eighty-seven participants were randomized to intervention or control.
Intervention.
The 60-minute CoDuSe group program, twice weekly for seven weeks, supervised by physical therapists.
Measurements.
Primary outcome was dynamic balance (Berg Balance Scale (BBS)).
Secondary outcomes were postural sway, walking (Timed-Up and Go test; Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)), MS Walking Scale, and Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale.
Assessments were performed before and after (week 8) the intervention.
Results.
73 participants fulfilled the study.
There were significant differences between the intervention and the control groups in change in the BBS and in the secondary measures: postural sway with eyes open, FGA, MS Walking Scale, and ABC scale in favor of the intervention.
Conclusions.
The seven-week CoDuSe program improved dynamic balance more than no intervention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Forsberg, Anette& von Koch, Lena& Nilsagård, Ylva. 2016. Effects on Balance and Walking with the CoDuSe Balance Exercise Program in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Multiple Sclerosis International،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1112955
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Forsberg, Anette…[et al.]. Effects on Balance and Walking with the CoDuSe Balance Exercise Program in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Multiple Sclerosis International No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1112955
American Medical Association (AMA)
Forsberg, Anette& von Koch, Lena& Nilsagård, Ylva. Effects on Balance and Walking with the CoDuSe Balance Exercise Program in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Multiple Sclerosis International. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1112955
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1112955