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
2011
Effect of robot-assisted versus conventional body-weight-supported treadmill training on quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis
Wier L, Hatcher M, Triche E, Lo A. Effect of robot-assisted versus conventional body-weight-supported treadmill training on quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2011, 48: 483. PMID: 21674396, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2010.03.0035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultExercise TestFemaleGait Disorders, NeurologicHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultiple SclerosisPilot ProjectsQuality of LifeResistance TrainingRoboticsConceptsQuality of lifeTreadmill trainingPhysical component summary scoreComponent summary scoresMultiple sclerosis patientsQOL outcome measuresTraining sessionsGait dysfunctionSclerosis patientsMultiple sclerosisGait impairmentBWSTTOutcome measuresQOL measuresSummary scoresLongitudinal changesPilot studySignificant differencesQoLR groupSignificant improvementSessionsSclerosisPatientsDysfunction
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