Reliability and clinical significance of mobility and balance assessments in multiple sclerosis

YC Learmonth, L Paul, AK McFadyen… - International Journal …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
The aim of the study was to establish the test–retest reliability, clinical significance and
precision of four mobility and balance measures–the Timed 25-Foot Walk, Six-minute Walk …

Reliability and minimal detectable change of the mini-BESTest in adults with spinal cord injury in a rehabilitation setting

A Roy, J Higgins, S Nadeau - Physiotherapy theory and practice, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Background: The mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (mini-BESTest) is a
valid tool for assessing standing balance in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Its reliability …

Use of awareness through movement improves balance and balance confidence in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled study

J Stephens, D DuShuttle, C Hatcher… - Journal of Neurologic …, 2001 - journals.lww.com
This study examined the effectiveness of a structured, group motor learning process,
Awareness Through Movement (ATM), on balance, balance confidence, and self-efficacy …

Comparison of reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the mini-BESTest and Berg Balance Scale in patients with balance disorders

M Godi, F Franchignoni, M Caligari, A Giordano… - Physical …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Background Recently, a new tool for assessing dynamic balance impairments has been
presented: the 14-item Mini-BESTest. Objective The aim of this study was to compare the …

The implementation of a reflex locomotion program according to Vojta produces short-term automatic postural control changes in patients with multiple sclerosis

LP Lopez, NV Palmero, LG Ruano, CSL Pascual… - Journal of bodywork and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Imbalance is common in people with multiple sclerosis. Objective To examine
the effectiveness of a Vojta locomotion reflex program as short-term automatic postural …

[HTML][HTML] Balance exercise program reduced falls in people with multiple sclerosis: a single-group, pretest-posttest trial

YE Nilsagård, LK von Koch, M Nilsson… - Archives of physical …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective To evaluate the effects of a balance exercise program on falls in people with mild
to moderate multiple sclerosis (MS). Design Multicenter, single-blinded, single-group …

Outcome measures for individuals with multiple sclerosis: recommendations from the American Physical Therapy Association Neurology Section Task Force

K Potter, ET Cohen, DD Allen, SE Bennett… - Physical …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Method In the fall of 2010, the Section recruited task force members. Criteria for recruitment
consisted of physical therapists with geographical diversity and various clinical, research …

The effects of a 6-week selected balance and Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises on static balance and mobility in female patients with multiple sclerosis

F Feshki, A Banaeifar, M Kasbparast - Physical Treatments-Specific …, 2020 - ptj.uswr.ac.ir
Purpose: This quasi-experimental and applied research was conducted in 2019. The
statistical population of this study included female patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who …

The usefulness of evaluative outcome measures in patients with multiple sclerosis

V De Groot, H Beckerman, BMJ Uitdehaag… - Brain, 2006 - academic.oup.com
To select the most useful evaluative outcome measures for early multiple sclerosis, we
included 156 recently diagnosed patients in a 3-year follow-up study, and assessed them on …

Between-rater reliability of the 6-minute walk test, berg balance scale, and handheld dynamometry in people with multiple sclerosis

E Toomey, S Coote - International journal of MS care, 2013 - meridian.allenpress.com
This study investigated the between-rater reliability of the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), 6-
Minute Walk test (6MW), and handheld dynamometry (HHD) in people with multiple …