Measuring the effect of prolonged walking on balance, mobility and falls risk

Title
Measuring the effect of prolonged walking on balance, mobility and falls risk

Type of intervention
Rehabilitation

Form of MS
All

Brief summary
MS Research Australia is funding a new study investigating the effect of prolonged walking on balance, mobility and falls risk in people with MS. Fatigue appears to be the greatest limitation to walking ability in people with MS, with lower limb weakness worsening with increasing walking distances. However, the correct combination of exercises and/or simple orthotics may help reduce the effects of fatigue on mobility while also reducing the risk of falls in people with MS. The study requires 40 participants living in the Adelaide (SA) area diagnosed with MS and living with mild to moderate mobility difficulty.

Inclusion criteria
Please contact James McLoughlin for details

Anticipated start date

Recruitment status
recruiting

Recruitment contacts
James.McLoughlin@health.sa.gov.au

Further details
Visit the MSRA website for further details on the progress of this research project

Region
SA

Trial results

Last updated: May 2011