Visuo-proprioceptive training reduces risk of falls in patients with multiple sclerosis

摘要: Lack of balance and falls are common disabling symptoms multiple sclerosis. The aim this study was to investigate the effectiveness a novel visuo-proprioceptive feedback training in ameliorating reducing risk falls. Patients with sclerosis unrestricted walking ability healthy age/sex-matched controls were recruited. After baseline clinical evaluation, including postural assessment double- (stabilometric test) single-leg stance (monopodalic by computerized recorder device, patients submitted run-in period lasting 6 weeks without any rehabilitative intervention. Two further evaluations before after 6-week performed. protocol provided static dynamic exercises both stance, translating Freeman-like board. Visual shown on computer screen during exercises. We recruited 40 consecutive 12 controls. had significantly poorer performances than Twenty-eight completed follow-up. No significant changes emerged period. A reduction median percentage (open eyes: 39.3 versus 15.7; closed 67.3 52.6; p < 0.001, respectively) observed rehabilitation. Moreover, an improvement speed (median time: 7.4 s 6.3; = 0.001) detected absence Expanded Disability Status Scale changes. conclude that improves reduces