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Trunk control in people with multiple sclerosis with different disability level: a cross-sectional study.
Melike Sumeyye Ozen1, Ali Dogan2, Sibel Aksu-Yildirim3
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Balikesir, Bandirma, Turkey.
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
|February 14, 2024
Summary
Trunk control worsens as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) disability increases. Monitoring trunk control is crucial for managing MS progression and developing effective treatment plans.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Science
- Movement Science
Background:
- Trunk control is essential for functional movement.
- Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) exhibit diminished trunk control compared to healthy populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare trunk control in MS patients across different disability levels.
- To investigate the correlation between disability severity and trunk control in MS.
Main Methods:
- 102 MS patients were assessed using the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) for disability.
- Trunk control was measured via the Trunk Impairment Scale and core stability tests.
- Patients were categorized into EDSS subgroups: ≤3 and ≥3.5.
Main Results:
- Higher EDSS scores correlated with significantly lower Trunk Impairment Scale scores and core stability.
- A strong correlation was observed between overall disability level and all trunk control parameters.
- A significant relationship between disability and trunk control was found in both EDSS subgroups.
Conclusions:
- Increasing disability in MS is associated with declining trunk control.
- Trunk control assessment is vital for guiding treatment strategies in progressive MS care.
