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Gait characteristics of individuals with multiple sclerosis before and after 6-month aerobic training program
RODGERS MM; MULCARE JA; KING DL
J REHABIL RES DEV , 1999, vol. 36, n° 3, p. 183-188 Doc n°: 98556 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : DF2 - MARCHE, AE3 - SEP Individuals who have multiple sclerosis (MS) typically experience problems with physical activities such as walking, resulting from the combined effects of skeletal muscle weakness, sensory disturbances, spasticity, gait ataxia, and reduction in aerobic capacity. The aim of this study was to determine whether a 6-mo exercise program designed for aerobic conditioning might also affect gait abnormalities in individuals with MS. Subjects included 18 individuals with MS who presented a range of disability. Passive range of motion (PROM) in the lower limbs was measured and gait analyzed before and after exercise conditioning. Three-dimensional kinematics, ground reaction forces (GRF), and electromyographic information were acquired as subjects walked at self-selected velocities. Hip PROM increased following conditioning. Mean walking velocity, cadence, and posterior shear GRF (push-off force) decreased. During walking, maximum ankle dorsiflexion decreased and ankle plantarflexion increased. Langue : ANGLAIS Tiré à part : OUI Identifiant basis : 2001214487 |
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