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Melike Sumeyye Ozen1, Ebru Calik-Kutukcu2, Yeliz Salci2
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Bandirma, Turkey.
Multiple sclerosis impairs mobility, respiratory function, and trunk control. Rehabilitation should target these areas to improve functional mobility in MS patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Physiotherapy
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease affecting the central nervous system.
- MS commonly leads to impairments in respiratory function, trunk control, and overall functional mobility.
- These impairments significantly impact the quality of life and independence of individuals with MS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between functional mobility, respiratory function, and trunk control in MS patients.
- To compare these functional parameters between MS patients and healthy individuals.
- To identify key predictors of functional mobility in MS.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study involving 30 MS patients and 30 healthy controls.
- Assessment of respiratory function (pulmonary function tests, MIP, MEP), trunk control (core stability, LST), and functional mobility (2MWT, TUG).
- Evaluation of MS disability using the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS).
Main Results:
- MS patients demonstrated significantly lower respiratory function, respiratory muscle strength, trunk control, and functional mobility compared to controls.
- Functional mobility measures (TUG, 2MWT) were significantly correlated with respiratory muscle strength (MEP) and trunk control (core stability, LST).
- Trunk stability (LST), EDSS, and MEP explained 69% of the variance in 2MWT distance and 40% in TUG time.
Conclusions:
- Respiratory function and trunk control are significantly compromised in MS patients.
- Improving respiratory function and trunk control is crucial for enhancing functional mobility in MS rehabilitation.
- Rehabilitation programs for MS should integrate strategies to address these specific impairments.
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