ArticleMultiple sclerosis international2013
Factors for lower walking speed in persons with multiple sclerosis.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Cognitive-motor interference in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review of evidence, correlates, and consequences.BioMed research international · 2015Pooled it
- Prolonged-release fampridine and walking and balance in MS: randomised controlled MOBILE trial.Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England) · 2016Trial
- Cognitive-motor interference in multiple sclerosis revisited: a dual-task paradigm using wearable inertial sensors and the Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- The relationship between sleep quality and gait in people with multiple sclerosis: A pilot study.Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao · 2024Article
- Backwards walking speed reserve in persons with multiple sclerosis.Multiple sclerosis and related disorders · 2024Article
- Muscle Coactivation Index during Walking in People with Multiple Sclerosis with Mild Disability, a Cross-Sectional Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The association between cognition and gait disturbance in central nervous system demyelinating disorder with mild disability.BMC neurology · 2023Article
- Is There Any Relationship between Upper and Lower Limb Impairments in People with Multiple Sclerosis? A Kinematic Quantitative Analysis.Multiple sclerosis international · 2019Article
- Correlates of the timed 25 foot walk in a multiple sclerosis outpatient rehabilitation clinic.International journal of rehabilitation research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue internationale de recherches de readaptation · 2016Article
- Walking speed: the functional vital sign.Journal of aging and physical activity · 2015Review
- Comparing Three Dual-Task Methods and the Relationship to Physical and Cognitive Impairment in People with Multiple Sclerosis and Controls.Multiple sclerosis international · 2015Article
- Home-based system for physical activity monitoring in patients with multiple sclerosis (Pilot study).Biomedical engineering online · 2014Article
- Reliability and Validity of the Computerized Dynamic Posturography Sensory Organization Test in People with Multiple Sclerosis.International journal of MS careArticle
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Abstract
Objective. The purpose of this study was to analyze factors related to lower walking speed in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Methods. A cross-sectional survey was conducted. The study participants were 120 consecutive PwMS, who were able to walk, even with device assistance. Demographic and clinical data were collected. Walking speed was measured in 10 m walk test. Possible factors were assessed: disability, fatigue, visual functioning, balance confidence, physical activity level, walking impact, cognitive interference, and motor planning. A forward linear multiple regression analysis examined the correlation with lower speed. Results. Lower walking speed was observed in 85% of the patients. Fatigue (41%), recurrent falls (30%), and balance problems were also present, even with mild disability (average EDSS = 2.68). A good level of physical activity was noted in most of the subjects. Dual-task procedure revealed 11.58% of walking speed reduction. Many participants (69.57%) imagined greater walking speed than motor execution (mean ≥ 28.42%). Physical activity level was the only characteristic that demonstrated no significant difference between the groups (lower versus normal walking speed). Many mobility measures were correlated with walking speed; however, disability, balance confidence, and motor planning were the most significant. Conclusions. Disability, balance confidence, and motor planning were correlated with lower walking speed.
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