The psychometric properties of the Six-Spot Step Test–a systematic review using the COSMIN guidelines

EB Aakrann, J Brincks - Clinical Rehabilitation, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective Accurate and reliable balance measures are important for prescribing fall
prevention treatments and monitoring their effectiveness. Thus, we aimed to systematically …

[HTML][HTML] The test–retest reliability and limits of agreement of the balance evaluation systems test (BESTest) in young people with intellectual disability

S Bahiraei, E Hosseini, RAJ Lou - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Clinical tests for the assessment of postural balance in people with intellectual disability
have been the most commonly used single or multi-item tests, but some tests have been …

Struggling to Keep Up and Have A Good Life: A Qualitative Study of Living With Impaired Balance Control Due to Multiple Sclerosis

A Wallin, E Franzén, U Ekman, S Johansson - Physical Therapy, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Objective We aimed to explore and describe the experiences of people with multiple
sclerosis (MS) living with impaired balance control and how balance impairment can be …

[HTML][HTML] Balance function in critical illness survivors and evaluation of psychometric properties of the Mini-BESTest

M Egger, M Finsterhölzl, A Buetikofer, F Wippenbeck… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Critical illness survivors commonly face impairments, such as intensive care unit-acquired
weakness (ICUAW) which is characterized by muscle weakness and sensory deficits …

Examination of risk factors associated with falls and injurious falls in people with multiple sclerosis: an updated nationwide study

L Abou, C McCloskey, C Wernimont, NE Fritz… - Archives of physical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective To provide an update on risk factors associated with falls and injurious falls among
people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) in the United States. Design Nationwide cross …

Core stability-based balance training and kinesio taping for balance, trunk control, fear of falling and walking capacity in patients with multiple sclerosis: A randomized …

ME Yaşa, T Özkan, NÖ Ünlüer, ŞT Çelenay… - Multiple Sclerosis and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Trunk performance-based therapies are important in the Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
rehabilitation process since they have been associated with balance, trunk performance, fall …

[HTML][HTML] A highly challenging balance training intervention for people with multiple sclerosis: a feasibility trial

A Wallin, E Franzén, U Ekman, F Piehl… - Pilot and Feasibility …, 2023 - Springer
Background Balance training interventions with a gradual progression of difficulty and highly
challenging tasks designed specifically for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are rare. The …

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 the glittre activities of daily living test in fully ambulatory multiple sclerosis patients

G Kaya, N Köse, Y Salcı, K Armutlu, J Karakaya… - Irish Journal of Medical …, 2023 - Springer
Background Evaluation of activities of daily living (ADL) and functional exercise capacity in
patients with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) is crucial in demonstrating the effectiveness of …

[HTML][HTML] Be Cool: A Holistic and Innovative Approach to Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

A Kaltsatou, S Theodorou, A Orologas - Healthcare, 2024 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) have to deal with numerous
symptoms that adversely impact their quality of life. While pharmaceutical treatments offer …