The importance of lower-extremity muscle strength for lower-limb functional capacity in multiple sclerosis: systematic review

Conclusions: In PwMS, muscle strength of particularly the weakest limb explains 20% to 30% of the variance across a number of lower-limb functional capacity tests. Thus, exercise programs should focus on increasing lower-extremity muscle mechanical function in PwMS and minimizing strength asymmetry between limbs.
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research