The Effect of Motor Imagery on Balance in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

Description

This study will investigate if the use of motor imagery to practice a balance task is as effective as physically practicing balance tasks as measured by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) in persons with MS. A secondary purpose is to investigate if using a motor imagery balance intervention will limit fatigue typically experienced with physical movement in this population.

Conditions

Falls, Motor Imagery, Multiple Sclerosis, Balance, Fatigue

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This study will investigate if the use of motor imagery to practice a balance task is as effective as physically practicing balance tasks as measured by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) in persons with MS. A secondary purpose is to investigate if using a motor imagery balance intervention will limit fatigue typically experienced with physical movement in this population.

The Effect of Motor Imagery on Balance in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

The Effect of Motor Imagery on Balance in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

Condition
Falls
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Orangeburg

Dominican University New York, Orangeburg, New York, United States, 10962

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Confirmed diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
  • * A non-perfect score on the Berg Balance Scale
  • * A perfect score on the Berg Balance Scale
  • * Current participation in a program focused on improving balance

Ages Eligible for Study

to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Dominican University New York,

Stefanie DiCarrado, DPT, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Dominican University New York

Study Record Dates

2023-11-01