Neurol. praxi. 2013;14(4):185-187

Gait impairment in multiple sclerosis patient

Mgr.Klára Novotná, MUDr.Jana Lízrová Preiningerová
Neurologická klinika a Centrum klinických neurověd, UK v Praze, 1. LF a VFN v Praze

Multiple sclerosis may lead to various functional impairment. Typical symptomes include decrease in muscle strength, increase in

muscle tone, sensation impairment, balance problems and loss of coordination. All these symptoms can cause gait disorders. Abnormalities

of gait that are present in almost 85–90% of patients with multiple sclerosis are present from early stages of the disease. This

article discusses typical changes of gait in patients with multiple sclerosis and the methods of quantification.

Keywords: multiple sclerosis, gait impairment, gait speed, spasticity, balance

Published: October 1, 2013  Show citation

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