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Effects of Head Rotation on Balance and Walking in People with Mild to Moderate Multiple Sclerosis
In a small pilot study, 18 people with mild to moderate MS were compared to 10 controls. Participants with MS showed poorer postural control and required more strides to regain normal walking patterns after head rotation (3 strides compared to 1 for controls).
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Why it matters
This study highlights the impact of head movements on balance and gait in individuals with MS, potentially informing future assessments and interventions for balance-related challenges in this population.
What this does not prove
The study's small sample size limits the generalizability of the findings, and it is categorized as a pilot study.
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Study facts
- Study design
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- Randomised
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- Controlled
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- Primary endpoint met
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- Relevant MS type
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- Publication date
- 2025-10-27
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
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- Biological target
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- Pathway
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- Population
- 18 people with mild to moderate Multiple Sclerosis (44.4 ± 9.9 years; 3.1 ± 1.5 Expanded Disability Scale Score)
- Size of effect
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- Secondary endpoints
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- MRI endpoints
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- Biomarkers
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- Safety
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Original sources
- Primary evidenceHead Rotation Impairs Balance and Walking in People With Mild to Moderate Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study. ↗DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2024-095
Supporting passages (10)
sample size basisWe aimed to investigate the effects of HR on postural control and gait temporal parameters in people with MS compared with controls (Cs) and to quantify the number of strides required to correct gait after HR.
publication date2025-10-27
comparatorcontrols (Cs)
primary endpointpostural control and gait temporal parameters
findingsRESULTS: While standing, people with MS performed worse in all conditions and increased center of pressure displacement after HR in comparison with Cs (P ≤ .05).
findingsAfter HR, people with MS needed 3 strides to normalize stride times back to baseline, versus 1 to none for Cs.
populationMETHODS: Eighteen people with MS (44.4 ± 9.9 years; 3.1 ± 1.5 Expanded Disability Scale Score) and 10 Cs (43.6 ± 10.3 years) participated.
limitationsTitle: Head Rotation Impairs Balance and Walking in People With Mild to Moderate Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study.
peer reviewedPublication types: Journal Article
subjectsTitle: Head Rotation Impairs Balance and Walking in People With Mild to Moderate Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study.
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