A Yahia1, S Ghroubi, C Mhiri, M H Elleuch. 1. Service de médecine physique et réadaptation fonctionnelle, CHU Habib Bourguiba, université de Sfax, route El Ain Km 0,5, Sfax 3029, Tunisia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate muscle strength, balance control and gait capacity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and to study the correlations between these parameters. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twenty MS patients were evaluated in terms of knee muscle strength, gait and balance parameters. These evaluations were performed using an isokinetic dynamometer (the Cybex II(®)), a Bessou gait analyzer and a Satel(®) force platform, respectively. The patients' results were compared with those of a healthy control group. RESULTS: Hamstring and quadriceps peak torque values were lower in the MS group than in the control group. The sway area was greater in the MS group under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions. The MS patients displayed lower gait speed, cadence and stride length. Hamstring and quadriceps strength values were significantly correlated with posture and gait parameters. CONCLUSION: The present study revealed the value of an overall evaluation of knee muscle strength, gait and posture in MS patients.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate muscle strength, balance control and gait capacity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and to study the correlations between these parameters. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twenty MSpatients were evaluated in terms of knee muscle strength, gait and balance parameters. These evaluations were performed using an isokinetic dynamometer (the Cybex II(®)), a Bessou gait analyzer and a Satel(®) force platform, respectively. The patients' results were compared with those of a healthy control group. RESULTS: Hamstring and quadriceps peak torque values were lower in the MS group than in the control group. The sway area was greater in the MS group under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions. The MSpatients displayed lower gait speed, cadence and stride length. Hamstring and quadriceps strength values were significantly correlated with posture and gait parameters. CONCLUSION: The present study revealed the value of an overall evaluation of knee muscle strength, gait and posture in MSpatients.
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