Fatigue-induced alterations of gait in Multiple Sclerosis through an instrumented 6-Minute Walk Test: A pilot study

Introduction: Fatigue is a common symptom in people with MS (PwMS), that contributes to reduce walking capacity [1]. Motor related fatigue is usually assessed using the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) and measuring the decline in distance walked from minute 1 to 6 [2]. Although widely used, this test does not provide objective information, other than speed, about fatigue-related deterioration of gait. For this purpose, optoelectronic kinematic analysis has been applied with good results [1]. However, inertial measurement units (IMUs) seem a promising alternative to obtain quantitative information directly in clinical settings, with lower costs and easier procedures.

Source: Gait and Posture - October 1, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: I. Carpinella, E. Gervasoni, D. Anastasi, M. Ferrarin, D. Cattaneo Source Type: research