Multiple Sclerosis
Conditions
Keywords
Multiple Sclerosis, Functional reach test, Reliability, Validity
Brief summary
Loss of limits of stability ability is one of the major components of balance dysfunction in MS. The functional reach test is quick and clinically available tool for assessing limits of stability but reliability and validity of this test has not yet been systematically examined in people with Multiple Sclerosis.The aim of the study is to investigate reliability and validity of the functional reach test in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
Detailed description
At baseline, the functional reach test, limits of stability test by using Biodex Balance System, Berg Balance Scale, four step square test, and timed up and go test was applied to the patients with Multiple Sclerosis. The functional reach test was repeated after seven days from the first application to evaluate its reliability.
Interventions
The Functional Reach Test assesses balance by measuring the limits of stability while the patient reaches forwards as far as possible, having the arms in 90° flexion and without lifting the heels off the floor.
Sponsors
Gazi University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* at least 18 years, * neurologist-diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis, * Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score \< 7, * able to walk 20 m with or without aids, * no MS exacerbation within the last 2 months, * use of stable medication in the last 2 months.
Exclusion criteria
* other neurologic disorder, * pregnancy, * orthopedic problems affecting gait and stance, * visual, auditory, orientational problems that could affect study results, * cardiovascular, pulmonary, and humoral disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Reach Test | 30 seconds | Functional Reach Test is clinically used to assess limits of stability. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Biodex Balance System | 2 minutes | Biodex Balance System is used to assess limits of stability. |
| Berg Balance Scale | 10 minutes | Berg Balance Scale is used to assess functional balance. Berg Balance Scale is a 14-item related to daily living activities that is scored between 0 and 4. The maximum score is 56 points and higher scores represent better balance. |
| Four Square Step Test | 20 seconds | Four Square Step Test is used to assess dynamic balance. |
| Timed Up and Go Test | 15 seconds | Timed Up and Go Test is used to assess functional mobility. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed