Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on gait and balance of persons with Multiple Sclerosis : A narrative review

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BACKGROUND: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is among the most common reasons for disability in young adults. Mobility impairment, primarily related to gait and balance, is ranked as the preeminent concern among persons with MS (PwMS). Gait and balance dysfunction can directly affect the quality of life and activities of daily life in PwMS, hence the importance of effective treatment strategies. Previous studies have demonstrated the positive effect of various non-pharmacological rehabilitation methods, including physiotherapy and electrical stimulation, on gait and mobility in PwMS. Non-pharmacological methods can be tailored to the individual needs and abilities of each patient, allowing healthcare providers to create personalized training programs. Furthermore, these methods typically result in minimal or no side effects.

PURPOSE: This review provides a comprehensive overview of an array of non-pharmacological treatment approaches aimed at enhancing ambulatory performance in PwMS.

METHODS: We performed a narrative review of the original papers available in PubMed, investigating the effects of different nonmedical approaches on the gait and balance performance of the PwMS. Reviewed treatment approaches include "exercise, physical rehabilitation, dual-task (DT) rehabilitation, robot-assisted rehabilitation, virtual reality-assisted rehabilitation, game training, electrical stimulation devices, auditory stimulation, visual feedback, and shoe insoles".

RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Eighty articles were meticulously reviewed. Our study highlights the positive effects of non-pharmacological interventions on patients' quality of life, reducing disability, fatigue, and muscle spasticity. While some methods, including exercise and physiotherapy, showed substantial promise, further research is needed to evaluate whether visual biofeedback and auditory stimulation are preferable over conventional approaches. Additionally, approaches such as functional electrical stimulation, non-invasive brain stimulation, and shoe insoles demonstrate substantial short-term benefits, prompting further investigation into their long-term effects. Non-pharmacological interventions can serve as a valuable complement to medication-based approaches.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:82

Enthalten in:

Multiple sclerosis and related disorders - 82(2024) vom: 14. Feb., Seite 105415

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Parsaei, Mohammadamin [VerfasserIn]
Amanollahi, Mobina [VerfasserIn]
TaghaviZanjani, Fateme [VerfasserIn]
Khanmohammadi, Shaghayegh [VerfasserIn]
Jameie, Melika [VerfasserIn]
Naser Moghadasi, Abdorreza [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Gait
Journal Article
Mobility limitation
Multiple Sclerosis
Physiotherapy
Review
Virtual reality
Walking

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Date Completed 05.02.2024

Date Revised 05.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.msard.2023.105415

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367020548