Loss of limits of stability ability is one of the major components of balance dysfunction in MS. The functional reach test is quick and clinically available tool for assessing limits of stability but reliability and validity of this test has not yet been systematically examined in people with Multiple Sclerosis.The aim of the study is to investigate reliability and validity of the functional reach test in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
At baseline, the functional reach test, limits of stability test by using Biodex Balance System, Berg Balance Scale, four step square test, and timed up and go test was applied to the patients with Multiple Sclerosis. The functional reach test was repeated after seven days from the first application to evaluate its reliability.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
79
The Functional Reach Test assesses balance by measuring the limits of stability while the patient reaches forwards as far as possible, having the arms in 90° flexion and without lifting the heels off the floor.
Fatih Söke
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Functional Reach Test
Functional Reach Test is clinically used to assess limits of stability.
Time frame: 30 seconds
Biodex Balance System
Biodex Balance System is used to assess limits of stability.
Time frame: 2 minutes
Berg Balance Scale
Berg Balance Scale is used to assess functional balance. Berg Balance Scale is a 14-item related to daily living activities that is scored between 0 and 4. The maximum score is 56 points and higher scores represent better balance.
Time frame: 10 minutes
Four Square Step Test
Four Square Step Test is used to assess dynamic balance.
Time frame: 20 seconds
Timed Up and Go Test
Timed Up and Go Test is used to assess functional mobility.
Time frame: 15 seconds
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