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Clinical manifestation and perceived symptoms of walking-related performance fatigability in persons with multiple sclerosis

Authors :
Peter Feys
Kyra Theunissen
Johan Van Nieuwenhoven
Cintia Ramari
Fanny Van Geel
Lousin Moumdjian
Hanne Bielen
Raf Meesen
Bart Van Wijmeersch
RS: NUTRIM - R3 - Respiratory & Age-related Health
Nutrition and Movement Sciences
Source :
International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 44(2), 118-125. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2021.

Abstract

Fatigue and walking difficulties are common impairments and activity limitations in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Walking fatigability (WF) can be measured by a Distance Walked Index and is defined as a decline in walking distance of 10% or more during the six-minute walking test (6MWT). However, the clinical manifestation and perceived symptoms related to fatigability are still not well documented. Forty-nine PwMS [Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)

Details

ISSN :
03425282
Volume :
44
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Rehabilitation Research
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....c356a96f3691a8ddeaf37176d0d668e6