Foot Health and Lower Extremity Function in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Foot health and lower extremity function are important issues for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, relatively little is known about foot health among people with MS. The potential association between foot health and lower extremity function in particular has seldom been studied. Therefore, this study aimed to analyse the level of self-reported foot health and lower extremity function in people with MS and to identify possible associating factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey study design was applied. The data were collected online April-May 2024 from members of a national patient association with the Self-administered Foot Health Assessment Instrument, the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) as well as a background information form. The data

SUBMITTER: Stolt M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12445990 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature