Novel technology for mobility and balance tracking in patients with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review

R Sun, R McGinnis, JJ Sosnoff - Expert review of neurotherapeutics, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: Mobility and balance impairments in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are
major factors for decreased quality of life. Novel sensing technologies have great potential to …

Instrumented balance and walking assessments in persons with multiple sclerosis show strong test-retest reliability

JJ Craig, AP Bruetsch, SG Lynch, FB Horak… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2017 - Springer
Background There is a need for objective movement assessment for clinical research trials
aimed at improving gait and balance in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Wireless …

Are static and functional balance abilities related in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis?

M Pau, M Porta, G Coghe, F Corona, G Pilloni… - Multiple sclerosis and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Background In people with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS), balance assessment is
essential in estimating the risk of falls, monitoring disease progression and verifying the …

Objective sensor-based gait measures reflect motor impairment in multiple sclerosis patients: reliability and clinical validation of a wearable sensor device

F Flachenecker, H Gaßner, J Hannik, DH Lee… - Multiple sclerosis and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Gait deficits are common in multiple sclerosis (MS) and contribute to disability
but may not be easily detected in the early stages of the disease. Objectives We investigated …

[HTML][HTML] U-turn speed is a valid and reliable smartphone-based measure of multiple sclerosis-related gait and balance impairment

WY Cheng, AK Bourke, F Lipsmeier, C Bernasconi… - Gait & Posture, 2021 - Elsevier
Background People living with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience impairments in gait and
mobility, that are not fully captured with manually timed walking tests or rating scales …

Technologies for advanced gait and balance assessments in people with multiple sclerosis

CJ Shanahan, FMC Boonstra, LE Cofré Lizama… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Subtle gait and balance dysfunction is a precursor to loss of mobility in multiple sclerosis
(MS). Biomechanical assessments using advanced gait and balance analysis technologies …

Assessment of postural sway in individuals with multiple sclerosis using a novel wearable inertial sensor

R Sun, Y Moon, RS McGinnis, K Seagers, RW Motl… - Digital …, 2018 - karger.com
Balance impairment is common in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). However,
objective assessment of balance usually requires clinical expertise and/or the use of …

Motion sensors in multiple sclerosis: Narrative review and update of applications

JE Sasaki, B Sandroff, M Bamman… - Expert review of medical …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: The use of motion sensors for measuring physical activity in multiple sclerosis
(MS) has evolved with increasing research particularly during the past decade. Areas …

Balance impairments in people with early-stage multiple sclerosis: boosting the integration of instrumented assessment in clinical practice

I Carpinella, D Anastasi, E Gervasoni, R Di Giovanni… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
The balance of people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) is commonly assessed during
neurological examinations through clinical Romberg and tandem gait tests that are often not …

An observational study to assess validity and reliability of smartphone sensor-based gait and balance assessments in multiple sclerosis: Floodlight GaitLab protocol

MD Rinderknecht, M Zanon, TA Boonstra… - Digital …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background Gait and balance impairments are often present in people with multiple
sclerosis (PwMS) and have a significant impact on quality of life and independence. Gold …