Introduction The debilitating effects on hand function from a number of a neurologic
disorders has given rise to the development of rehabilitative robotic devices aimed at …

Background No intervention has proven effective in modifying long‐term disease prognosis
in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) but exercise therapy is considered to be an important part of …

BACKGROUND The importance of evaluating disability outcome measures is well
recognised. The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) was developed to be a more …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with a variety of symptoms and functional deficits that
result in a range of progressive impairments and handicap. Symptoms that contribute to loss …

Background Multidisciplinary (MD) rehabilitation is an important component of symptomatic
and supportive treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but evidence base for its effectiveness …

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When developing his disability scales for multiple sclerosis, Kurtzke demonstrated
perception and insight. However, 45 years later, the evaluation of his clinically derived …

The Second Edition of this single-authored volume integrates multiple disciplines of basic
and clinical research to help clinicians further develop the best possible care for the …

OBJECTIVES To determine whether physiotherapy can improve mobility in chronic multiple
sclerosis and whether there is a difference between treatment at home and as a hospital …

Background: Although physical rehabilitation is commonly administered to MS patients, its
efficacy has not been established. Objective: We assessed the efficacy of an inpatient …