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Dwyer Conklyn¹, Darlene Stough, Eric Novak

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Rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) improved multiple sclerosis (MS) patients' gait parameters, including speed and cadence. This home-based intervention shows promise for enhancing walking ability in MS patients.

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Home-Based Monitor for Gait and Activity Analysis

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Gait dysfunction is a significant challenge for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, with limited successful interventions.
Rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) has shown efficacy in improving gait in other neurological conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of RAS on quantitative gait parameters in ambulatory individuals with MS.
To assess the feasibility and safety of home-based RAS for MS patients.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial involving 10 MS patients with gait disturbance.
Participants received 2 weeks of RAS (20 minutes daily) using MP3 players with music tempo adjusted to their cadence, followed by 2 weeks of cross-over.
Quantitative gait analysis was performed using the GAITRite system.

Main Results:

Significant reduction in double-support time was observed.
Trends towards improvement in walking speed and other gait parameters were noted.
Pooled analysis revealed significant improvements in cadence, stride length, step length, velocity, and normalized velocity after one week.

Conclusions:

Home-based RAS is feasible and safe for MS patients with gait impairment.
RAS demonstrates potential benefits for improving quantitative gait parameters in MS.