Summary of comprehensive systematic review: Rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis [RETIRED]: Report of the Guideline Development, Dissemination, and Implementation Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically review the evidence regarding rehabilitation treatments in multiple sclerosis (MS).

Methods

We systematically searched the literature (1970-2013) and classified articles using 2004 American Academy of Neurology criteria.

Results

This systematic review highlights the paucity of well-designed studies, which are needed to evaluate the available MS rehabilitative therapies. Weekly home/outpatient physical therapy (8 weeks) probably is effective for improving balance, disability, and gait (MS type unspecified, participants able to walk ≥5 meters) but probably is ineffective for improving upper extremity dexterity (1 Class I). Inpatient exercises (3 weeks) followed by home exercises (15 weeks) possibly are effective for improving disability (rela

SUBMITTER: Haselkorn JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4662703 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature