Efficacy of Square- Stepping Exercises in Individuals With Multiple Sc
Effect of Square- Stepping Exercises on Mobility, Balance and Knee Joint Position Sense in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
What it found
A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Square Step Exercises Program
- Home Exercise Program
What it measured
Main measures
Timed 25-Foot Walk (T25-FW) Test
8 weeks
Disability progressionWalking and mobility
Other measures (5)
Five Times Sit to Stand Test
8 week
Walking and mobilityPhysical functionFour Step Square Test (FSST)
8 week
Walking and mobilityActivity-Specific Balance Confidence Scale
8 week
Walking and mobilityKnee Joint Position Sense
8 week
Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)
8 week
Disability progressionBladder, bowel and sexual function
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 20 to 50
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Inclusion criteria
* Having a disability score of less than 4 * Being between 20-50 years old * Not having an attack in the last month * Patients without lower extremity spasticity according to Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)
Exclusion criteria
* Having a neurological disease other than Multiple Sclerosis * Having an Multiple Sclerosis attack during the study * Having had orthopedic surgery affecting balance * Presence of cognitive and psychiatric influences that will affect participation in the study * Having a cardiovascular or pulmonary history that would inhibit participation in the study * Have received steroid and/or immunosuppressive therapy in the past four weeks
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
Square stepping exercises can promote correct foot placement, fast and coordinated step patterns, and sensory-motor interaction. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of square stepping exercises on mobility, balance and knee joint position sense in individuals with multiple sclerosis.
Papers
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History
- Result signal changed from Finished, no results found to Results published
Started
Nov 2022
Main results due
Jun 2023
Finished
Dec 2023