Fear of falling and falls in people with multiple sclerosis: a literature review

M Scholz, R Haase, K Trentzsch… - Multiple sclerosis and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction Fear of falling (FOF) is a widespread problem affecting about 60% of people
with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). Inflammatory lesions in the brain that are caused by the …

Assessing balance in non-disabled subjects with multiple sclerosis: validation of the fullerton advanced balance scale

FGM Mattos, E Gervasoni, D Anastasi… - Multiple sclerosis and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Objective To validate the Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) scale for high-
functioning non-disabled people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Design Cross-sectional …

Investigating balance, gait, and physical function in people who have undergone thoracic surgery for a diagnosis of lung cancer: A mixed-methods study

D Tough, J Dunning, J Robinson… - Chronic Respiratory …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives Symptoms associated with lung cancer and thoracic surgery might increase fall
risk. We aimed to investigate: 1) balance, gait and functional status in people post-thoracic …

Reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the mini-balance evaluation systems test in ambulatory individuals with multiple sclerosis

K Potter, R Bowling, L Kavanagh, A Stone… - Physiotherapy …, 2019 - utpjournals.press
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the reliability, validity, and
responsiveness of the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (MBT) in persons with multiple …

Wearable sensor and smartphone assisted vestibular physical therapy for multiple sclerosis: usability and outcomes

D Meldrum, H Kearney, S Hutchinson… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction. Vertigo, dizziness, gaze instability and disequilibrium are highly prevalent in
people with MS (PwMS) and head movement induced dizziness is commonly reported …

Validity, reliability, and responsiveness of Persian version of mini-balance evaluation system test among ambulatory people with multiple sclerosis

F Molhemi, S Monjezi, M Mehravar… - … Theory and Practice, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Background and purpose Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (mini-
BESTest) is a widely used measure to assess balance impairments. This study aimed to …

Reliability and validity of Turkish version of the brief-BESTest in stroke patients

S Aydoğan Arslan, CS Demirci… - Topics in Stroke …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Background The Brief-BESTest is the short version of the BESTest used to
evaluate balance and fall risk in a multiple disease populations. The clinicians need …

Test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change of the Balance Evaluation Systems Test and its two abbreviated versions in persons with mild to moderate …

Y Kondo, K Bando, Y Ariake, W Katsuta… - …, 2020 - content.iospress.com
BACKGROUND: The reliability of the evaluation of the Balance Evaluation Systems Test
(BESTest) and its two abbreviated versions are confirmed for balance characteristics and …

[PDF][PDF] Comparing the effectiveness of isotonic and isometric exercises on balance and ability in patients with multiple sclerosis

P Rad, N Zahmatkeshan, H Delaviz… - Journal of Clinical Care …, 2021 - jccs.yums.ac.ir
Aims: Active and progressive resistance training has a key role in functional recovery and
quality of life in patients with MS. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of …

Effects of perturbation training on balance, walking, and lumbar stabilization in patients with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study

T Maden, H Yakut, Y Yakut, A Akcali - 2022 - openaccess.hku.edu.tr
Objective: To investigate the effect of perturbation training (PT) on balance, walking, and
lumbar stabilization in patients with multiple sclerosis. Methods: Ten patients were given …