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ArticleNeurology international2025

Functional Mobility Assessment in People with Multiple Sclerosis.

Ivana Sretenović, Srećko Potić, Goran Nedović, Gordana Odović, Ljiljana Šimpraga

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Article in Neurology international, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Walking as a Window to the Brain: Redefining Gait in Neurology.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ivana SretenovićFaculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade,11000 Belgrade, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0001-9122-0209
Srećko PotićHigh Medical College of Professional Studies "Milutin Milanković", 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Goran NedovićFaculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade,11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Gordana OdovićFaculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade,11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Ljiljana ŠimpragaAcademy of Applied Studies Belgrade, The College of Health Sciences, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesFunctional mobility includes gait and balance. People with multiple sclerosis often experience gait impairment and difficulties with walking, as well as an increased risk of falling. The aim of the research was to assess functional mobility and to examine the relationship between gait and balance in people with multiple sclerosis, as well as the impact of falls on these two variables.

methodsThe study sample consisted of 92 people with multiple sclerosis, with an average age of 45.10 (SD = 9.57) years, and both sexes (82.6% were female). The Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale was used to assess an individual's confidence in maintaining balance throughout daily activities, and the 12-item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale was employed to evaluate the impact of multiple sclerosis on walking ability. Descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency, Pearson's correlations, and partial correlations were applied to the data.

resultsThe results indicated moderate gait impairment and a high level of function in people with multiple sclerosis. There was a correlation between confidence in maintaining balance and walking ability.

conclusionsThe results of this study can be used to develop appropriate treatments and support programs for individuals with multiple sclerosis.

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balancemultiple sclerosispatient-reported outcomeswalking

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PMCPMC12113744

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