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Effect of wearing a dorsiflexion assist orthosis on mobility, perceived fatigue and exertion during the six-minute walk test in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomised cross-over protocol

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Title
Effect of wearing a dorsiflexion assist orthosis on mobility, perceived fatigue and exertion during the six-minute walk test in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomised cross-over protocol
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BMC Neurology, May 2012
DOI 10.1186/1471-2377-12-27
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James McLoughlin, Christopher Barr, Daina Sturnieks, Stephen Lord, Maria Crotty

Abstract

Fatigue in combination with gait and balance impairments can severely limit daily activities in people with multiple sclerosis (PWMS). Generalised fatigue has a major impact on walking ability, with moderately disabled PWMS experiencing difficulty in walking extended distances. Localised motor fatigue in the ankle dorsiflexors can lead to foot drop, further reducing functional ambulation. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a simple dynamic dorsiflexion assist orthosis on walking-induced fatigue, gait, balance and functional mobility in PWMS.

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Country Count As %
Unknown 166 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Master 32 19%
Student > Ph. D. Student 22 13%
Researcher 20 12%
Student > Bachelor 16 10%
Librarian 5 3%
Other 24 14%
Unknown 47 28%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 30 18%
Nursing and Health Professions 20 12%
Psychology 13 8%
Sports and Recreations 13 8%
Neuroscience 9 5%
Other 26 16%
Unknown 55 33%
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#23
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