| Postural control in multiple sclerosis: implications for fall prevention. | |
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PMID: 20567946 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often have poor postural control, which likely underlies their increased risk of falls. Based on several studies of balance and gait in MS, it appears that the primary mechanisms underlying the observed changes are slowed somatosensory conduction and impaired central integration. This review of the published research on balance, gait, and falls in people with MS demonstrates that people with MS have balance impairments characterized by increased sway in quiet stance, delayed responses to postural perturbations, and a reduced ability to move toward their limits of stability. These impairments are likely causes of falls in people with MS and are consistent with the reduced gait speed, as well as decreased stride length, cadence, and joint movement, observed in most studies of gait in MS. Based on these findings, we identify several factors that may be amenable to intervention to prevent falls in people with MS. |
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Authors:
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Michelle H Cameron; Stephen Lord |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current neurology and neuroscience reports Volume: 10 ISSN: 1534-6293 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-19 Completed Date: 2010-10-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100931790 Medline TA: Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 407-12 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, Oregon Health and Science University, CR120, Portland, OR 97239, USA. cameromi@ohsu.edu |
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Gait
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physiology Humans Multiple Sclerosis / complications* Postural Balance / physiology* Sensation Disorders / etiology* Walking / physiology |
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