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Transcranial pulsed electromagnetic fields (EMFs) improved gait and balance in a multiple sclerosis (MS) patient experiencing falls. The treatment enhanced dual-task performance, reducing fall risk associated with cognitive-motor activities.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurorehabilitation

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) frequently causes gait instability and falls due to sensory and motor impairments.
  • Dual-task interference, particularly during activities like talking while walking, exacerbates gait difficulties in MS patients.
  • Frontal lobe dysfunction in MS can impair cognitive-motor integration, increasing fall risk.

Observation:

  • A 36-year-old male with remitting-progressive MS experienced increased falls when performing dual tasks, specifically talking while walking.
  • The patient presented with spasticity, gait, and balance issues.
  • Neuropsychological testing indicated frontal lobe dysfunction.

Findings:

  • Two transcranial treatments with alternating current (AC) pulsed electromagnetic fields (EMFs) significantly improved the patient's gait and balance.

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  • Dual-task performance, including talking while walking, showed marked improvement, eliminating adverse effects on ambulation.
  • Word-fluency test scores, indicative of frontal lobe function, increased nearly fivefold.

    • Implications:

    • Transcranial AC pulsed EMFs may offer a novel therapeutic approach for improving gait, balance, and dual-task performance in MS.
    • Facilitating dual-task abilities could reduce fall incidence and enhance functional mobility in individuals with MS.
    • This suggests a potential role for EMFs in addressing cognitive-motor deficits associated with neurological conditions like MS.