Relative importance of physical and psychological factors to slowness in people with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis

Conclusion: Muscle strength, particularly the knee joint strength capacity, could be a principal factor determining gait speed in people with mild to moderate MS. Other factors also significantly affect gait speed in this population. The findings from this study could provide guidance in terms of prioritizing actions to improve gait speed in people with MS.
Source: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders - Category: Neurology Source Type: research