Protective Stepping in Multiple Sclerosis: Impacts of a Single Session of In-Place Perturbation Practice

DiscussionProtective step characteristics have been shown to be important predictors of fall risk in populations affected by neurological disorders. The present study indicates that these characteristics may be amenable to intervention through exposure to repeated, perturbations requiring protective stepping. Further research is needed to establish the predictive utility of these biomechanical markers for falls in MS specifically; however, the present findings suggest that perturbation training may be a valuable means of decreasing fall risk among those affected by MS.
Source: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders - Category: Neurology Source Type: research