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The Role of Clinical and Instrumented Outcome Measures in Balance Control of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
Joint Authors
Aruin, Alexander S.
Kanekar, Neeta
Source
Multiple Sclerosis International
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
The aim of the study was to investigate differences in balance control between individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and healthy control subjects using clinical scales and instrumented measures of balance and determine relationships between balance measures, fatigue, and disability levels in individuals with MS with and without a history of falls.
Method.
Twelve individuals with MS and twelve healthy controls were evaluated using the Berg Balance and Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scales, Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance, and Limits of Stability Tests as well as Fatigue Severity Scale and Barthel Index.
Results.
Mildly affected individuals with MS had significant balance performance deficits and poor balance confidence levels (P<0.05).
MS group had higher sway velocities and diminished stability limits (P<0.05), significant sensory impairments, high fatigue and disability levels (P<0.05).
Sway velocity was a significant predictor of balance performance and the ability to move towards stability limits for the MS group.
For the MS-fallers group, those with lower disability levels had faster movement velocities and better balance performance.
Conclusion.
Implementation of both clinical and instrumented tests of balance is important for the planning and evaluation of treatment outcomes in balance rehabilitation of people with MS.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kanekar, Neeta& Aruin, Alexander S.. 2013. The Role of Clinical and Instrumented Outcome Measures in Balance Control of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453128
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kanekar, Neeta& Aruin, Alexander S.. The Role of Clinical and Instrumented Outcome Measures in Balance Control of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453128
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kanekar, Neeta& Aruin, Alexander S.. The Role of Clinical and Instrumented Outcome Measures in Balance Control of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453128
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453128