More than one-third of PwMS showed walking-related motor fatigue during the 6MWT, with its prevalence greatest in more disabled persons (up to 51%) and in those with progressive MS phenotype (up to 50%). Identification of walking-related motor fatigue may lead to better-tailored interventions.
The 5STS-test is related to lower extremity muscle strength and to balance performance in MS patients. For interventional purposes, a change of >25% can be regarded as a real change.
The SSST has an acceptable within- and between-day agreement and reliability. For interventional purposes, a change of >19% can be regarded as a real change. Valid timing can be performed by a handheld stopwatch.
An exercise-induced increase in C(temp) is associated with increased number and severity of perceived symptoms in HS persons with MS. Based on these findings it is expected that HS persons with MS do tolerate RE better than EE.
In MS patients with EDSS 4.0-7.5, 53% misclassified their walking distance yielding incorrect EDSS scores in 24%. Therefore, correct EDSS determination must be based on measurement of actual walking distance.
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