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- Title
Walking capacities in multiple sclerosis measured by global positioning system odometer.
- Authors
Créange, A.; Serre, I.; Levasseur, M.; Audry, D.; Nineb, A.; Boërio, D.; Moreau, T.; Maison, P.
- Abstract
We used a global positioning satellite technology odometer to determine the maximum objective walking distance capacity (MOWD) of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The MOWD correlated with Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score (r² = /0.41; P </0.0001), the MSWS-12 scale (r² = 0.46; P <0.0001), time to walk 10 m (r² =0.51; P <0.02) and walking speed (r² = 0.75; P <0.001). Limitation of walking capacities was measurable up to 4550 m, strikingly above the 500-m limit of the EDSS. This objective odometer is a promising tool for evaluation and follow-up of patients with MS.
- Subjects
WALKING; AEROBIC exercises; VIRUS diseases; MULTIPLE sclerosis; DEMYELINATION; MYELIN sheath diseases; ODOMETERS
- Publication
Multiple Sclerosis (13524585), 2007, Vol 13, Issue 2, p220
- ISSN
1352-4585
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1352458506070667