Contributions
Abstract: EP1384
Type: ePoster
Abstract Category: Clinical aspects of MS - 7 MS symptoms
Introduction: Motor and sensorial problems are seen at various grades due to influence of central nervous system in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Motor and sensory parameters such as core stability and body position sense must be at sufficient level for a good balance and postural control.
Purpose: To compare core stability and trunk position sense in mild to moderately disabled MS patients according to healthy individuals.
Method: : 45 MS patients (EDSS, median=2 (1-3)) and 29 healthy individuals of similar age and sex were included in the study. Core stability was examined with assessing core endurance and core power. Core endurance was assessed with trunk flexion test, modified Biering-Sorensen test, prone bridge test, right and left lateral bridge tests; core power was assessed with sit-ups and modified push-ups tests. Trunk position sense was assessed using J-Tech Dualer IQ digital inclinometer with trunk reposition tests. Measurements were made at 2 levels; Lumbosacral (LS) and Thoracosacral (TS) regions. Tests were performed on eyes open-firm surface, eyes closed-firm surface and eyes open-foam surface.
Comparison of core stability and trunk position sense were assessed with Mann Whitney U and Wilcoxon tests.
Results: As a result of the study, it was seen that all parameters of core endurance, core power and trunk position senses of MS patients were decreased statistically significantly according to the control group (p< 0.05).
Conclusion: These results indicate that core stability and trunk position sense decreased in patients with MS according to healthy individuals. Although the level of disability is low, from the early stage of disease, we think that investigating the core stability and the trunk position sense and planning the necessary intervention is important to improve postural control and balance.
Disclosure: There is no conflict of interest and source of funding.
Abstract: EP1384
Type: ePoster
Abstract Category: Clinical aspects of MS - 7 MS symptoms
Introduction: Motor and sensorial problems are seen at various grades due to influence of central nervous system in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Motor and sensory parameters such as core stability and body position sense must be at sufficient level for a good balance and postural control.
Purpose: To compare core stability and trunk position sense in mild to moderately disabled MS patients according to healthy individuals.
Method: : 45 MS patients (EDSS, median=2 (1-3)) and 29 healthy individuals of similar age and sex were included in the study. Core stability was examined with assessing core endurance and core power. Core endurance was assessed with trunk flexion test, modified Biering-Sorensen test, prone bridge test, right and left lateral bridge tests; core power was assessed with sit-ups and modified push-ups tests. Trunk position sense was assessed using J-Tech Dualer IQ digital inclinometer with trunk reposition tests. Measurements were made at 2 levels; Lumbosacral (LS) and Thoracosacral (TS) regions. Tests were performed on eyes open-firm surface, eyes closed-firm surface and eyes open-foam surface.
Comparison of core stability and trunk position sense were assessed with Mann Whitney U and Wilcoxon tests.
Results: As a result of the study, it was seen that all parameters of core endurance, core power and trunk position senses of MS patients were decreased statistically significantly according to the control group (p< 0.05).
Conclusion: These results indicate that core stability and trunk position sense decreased in patients with MS according to healthy individuals. Although the level of disability is low, from the early stage of disease, we think that investigating the core stability and the trunk position sense and planning the necessary intervention is important to improve postural control and balance.
Disclosure: There is no conflict of interest and source of funding.