Five-Year Follow-up of a Longitudinal Cohort Study of the Effectiveness of Functional Electrical Stimulation for People with Multiple Sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have examined the long-term consequences of using peroneal nerve functional electrical stimulation (FES) for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). This study examines orthotic effects on a longitudinal cohort and explores additional benefits of FES on self-reported measures such as joint pain.

Methods

One hundred forty-five people with foot drop and MS were included (mean age, 52 [range, 28-74] years). Orthotic effects, unassisted walking speed, and clinically important differences (ie, ≥0.05 and ≥0.10 m/s) were derived from walking speed over 10 m. Visual analogue scales examined joint pain, walking effort, trips, confidence, and quality of life. Measures were taken on day 1, after 6 months, and at 2, 3, 4, and 5 years.

Results

A significant dif

SUBMITTER: Street T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6200121 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature