Stabilometric assessment of context dependent balance recovery in persons with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Balance control relies on accurate perception of visual, somatosensory and vestibular cues. Sensory flow is impaired in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and little is known about the ability of the sensory systems to adapt after neurological lesions reducing sensory impairment. The aims of the present study were to verify whether: 1. Balance rehabilitation administered in a challenging sensory conditions would improve stability in upright posture. 2. The improvement in a treated sensory condition would transfer to a non treated sensory condition.

Methods

Fifty three persons with MS, median (min-max) EDSS score of 5 (2.5-6.5), participated in a RCT and were randomly assigned to two groups. The Experimental group received balance rehabilitation aimed at improving motor and s

SUBMITTER: Cattaneo D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4065075 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature