2015
Effects of dalfampridine on multi-dimensional aspects of gait and dexterity in multiple sclerosis among timed walk responders and non-responders
Lo A, Ruiz J, Koenig C, Anderson B, Olson K, Triche E. Effects of dalfampridine on multi-dimensional aspects of gait and dexterity in multiple sclerosis among timed walk responders and non-responders. Journal Of The Neurological Sciences 2015, 356: 77-82. PMID: 26139339, DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2015.06.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-dominant sideMultiple sclerosisMultiple Sclerosis Walking Scale-12Six-Spot Step TestD-EREffects of dalfampridineMinute walk testHole Peg TestRoutine clinical careWalk respondersWalk testGait impairmentAmbulatory personsPeg TestGross dexterityClinical carePotential treatmentScale-12Block TestSclerosisGaitStep testRespondersFurther investigationSignificant improvement
2013
Combination of Robot-Assisted and Conventional Body-Weight–Supported Treadmill Training Improves Gait in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
Ruiz J, Labas M, Triche E, Lo A. Combination of Robot-Assisted and Conventional Body-Weight–Supported Treadmill Training Improves Gait in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis. Journal Of Neurologic Physical Therapy 2013, 37: 187-193. PMID: 24189336, DOI: 10.1097/npt.0000000000000018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional Reach TestGait trainingDT groupTreadmill trainingWalk testTherapy groupIT groupRobot-assisted treadmill trainingImmediate therapy groupConcurrent comparison groupMajority of personsQuality of lifePre-post improvementsMultiple sclerosisEffective therapyReach testOutcome measuresBody weightFRT distancePhase ISame sessionVideo AbstractComparison groupPhase IIRobot-Assisted
2008
Improving Gait in Multiple Sclerosis Using Robot-Assisted, Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training
Lo A, Triche E. Improving Gait in Multiple Sclerosis Using Robot-Assisted, Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training. Neurorehabilitation And Neural Repair 2008, 22: 661-671. PMID: 18971381, DOI: 10.1177/1545968308318473.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExpanded Disability Status ScaleMultiple sclerosisGait outcomesGait impairmentTreadmill trainingGait trainingTreatment groupsBody weightBaseline Expanded Disability Status ScaleKurtzke Expanded Disability Status ScalePrimary progressive multiple sclerosisDouble limb support timeProgressive gait impairmentProgressive multiple sclerosisDisability Status ScaleMajority of patientsSmall pilot studyGait functionStatus ScaleTreatment gapAffected limbOutpatient interventionStudy populationSupport timeCrossover design