Body Awareness, Trunk Stability, and Arm Function in MS

Body Awareness Questionnaire

To assess body awareness, the Body Awareness Questionnaire will be used.This questionnaire consists of 18 items, each scored on a scale from 1 to 7, and evaluates body awareness. Higher scores indicate better body awareness. The Turkish version has been validated and found to be reliable.

Time frame: up to 6 months

Body Awareness Rating Questionnaire

To assess body awareness,the Body Awareness Rating Questionnaire will be used. Body Awareness Rating Questionnaire:This questionnaire includes 24 items across 4 domains: function, mood, feeling/sensation, and awareness. Higher scores indicate better body awareness. The Turkish version has been validated and shown to be reliable.

Time frame: up to 6 months

Upper Extremity Functionality-Grip strength

Grip strength will be measured with a Jamar dynamometer. It will be performed three times bilaterally, and average values (kg) will be recorded.

Time frame: up to 6 months

Upper Extremity Functionality-Pinch strength

Pinch strengths will be assessed using a Baseline pinch gauge. It will be performed three times bilaterally, and average values (kg) will be recorded.

Time frame: up to 6 months

Upper Extremity Functionality-Nine Hole Peg Test (9HPT)

The 9HPT will evaluate hand dexterity by timing how quickly participants place and remove nine pegs. Each hand will be tested three times. It will be recorded in seconds. An average time ≥33.3 seconds will indicate dysfunction in MS patients.

Time frame: up to 6 months

Trunk Stabilization- Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS),

Trunk stabilization will be evaluated using the TIS.TIS: Assesses static/dynamic balance and trunk coordination (17 items, 0-23 points).

Time frame: up to 6 months

Trunk Stabilization-plank endurance test

Trunk stabilization will be evaluated using the plank endurance test. The test measures core endurance. Plank test: Time held in forearm plank recorded. It will be recorded in seconds.

Time frame: up to 6 months

Trunk Stabilization-side bridge test

Trunk stabilization will be evaluated using the side bridge test. The test measures core endurance Time held in side plank on both sides recorded.It will be recorded in seconds.

Time frame: up to 6 months

Trunk Stabilization-Modified Biering-Sorensen

Trunk stabilization will be evaluated using the Modified Biering-Sorensen test. The test measures core endurance. Time holding trunk in horizontal position prone over table edge. It will be recorded in seconds.

Time frame: up to 6 months

Trunk Stabilization-Trunk flexor test

Trunk stabilization will be evaluated using the Trunk flexor test test.The test measures core endurance. Time maintaining 60° trunk flexion with knees/hips at 90°. It will be recorded in seconds.

Time frame: up to 6 months

Trunk Stabilization-Sit up test

The 30-second Sit-up Test measures core strength. The person lies on their back with knees bent and feet on the floor. They do as many sit-ups as possible in 30 seconds, keeping proper form. The score is the number of correct sit-ups completed.

Time frame: up to 6 months

Trunk Stabilization-Modifiye push up test

The 30-second Modified Push-up Test measures core strength. The person starts in a push-up position but with knees on the floor. They perform as many push-ups as possible in 30 seconds, keeping the body straight and lowering the chest close to the ground. The score is the number of correct push-ups completed.

Time frame: up to 6 months