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This study compared trunk exercises based on the Bobath concept with routine
neurorehabilitation approaches in multiple sclerosis (MS).
Bobath and routine
neurorehabilitation exercises groups were evaluated. MS cases were divided into
two groups. Both groups joined a 3 d/wk rehabilitation program for 8 wk. The
experimental group performed trunk exercises based on the Bobath concept, and the
control group performed routine neurorehabilitation exercises. Additionally, both
groups performed balance and coordination exercises. All patients were evaluated
with the Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), International
Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS), and Multiple Sclerosis Functional
Composite (MSFC) before and after the physiotherapy program. In group analysis,
TIS, BBS, ICARS, and MSFC scores and strength of abdominal muscles were
significantly different after treatment in both groups (p < 0.05). When the
groups were compared, no significant differences were found in any parameters (p
> 0.05). Although trunk exercises based on the Bobath concept are rarely applied
in MS rehabilitation, the results of this study show that they are as effective
as routine neurorehabilitation exercises. Therefore, trunk exercises based on the
Bobath concept can be beneficial in MS rehabilitation programs.

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