Gait Biomechanics in People with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis and Healthy Individuals
In a study of 23 participants with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, their gait was compared to that of 50 healthy individuals. The findings showed that those with MS walked slower and had shorter strides, along with specific deviations in joint movement and ground reaction forces.
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- #MSResearch
- Most relevant to
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- Human efficacy
- Not established from this source
- Mechanism
- Not reported
- Evidence strength
- Not graded
- Outcome
- Not reported
Why it matters
Understanding these gait differences provides insights into the physical challenges faced by people with MS, which can guide future research and psychological support for mobility issues.
What this does not prove
The study did not establish whether age independently affects gait patterns or if there is an interaction between age and the disease.
Next milestone
No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
- Not reported
- Participants / samples
- Not reported
- Randomised
- Not reported
- Controlled
- Not reported
- Primary endpoint met
- Not reported
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- 2026-10-17
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Not classified
- Biological target
- Not reported
- Pathway
- Not reported
- Population
- people aged 20-69 years with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
- Size of effect
- Not reported
- Secondary endpoints
- Not reported
- MRI endpoints
- Not reported
- Biomarkers
- Not reported
- Safety
- Not reported
Original sources
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sample size basis23 participants with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and 50 healthy individuals
publication date2026-10-17
comparatorhealthy individuals
primary endpointgait differences between people with multiple sclerosis and healthy individuals
findingsResults: Across age strata, participants with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis generally showed slower walking and shorter stride-related measures, together with phase-specific multi-joint kinematic and ground reaction force deviations.
limitationsThey do not establish an independent effect of age or an age-by-disease interaction.
populationMethods: This exploratory cross-sectional study included 23 participants with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and 50 healthy individuals aged 20-69 years.
peer reviewedPublication types: Journal Article
subjectsTitle: Age-Stratified Comparison of Gait Biomechanics in People with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis and Healthy Individuals: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study.
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