2016
Changes in Cognitive Processing Speed, Mood, and Fatigue in an Observational Study of Persons With Multiple Sclerosis Treated With Dalfampridine-ER
Triche E, Ruiz J, Olson K, Lo A. Changes in Cognitive Processing Speed, Mood, and Fatigue in an Observational Study of Persons With Multiple Sclerosis Treated With Dalfampridine-ER. Clinical Neuropharmacology 2016, 39: 73-80. PMID: 26818040, DOI: 10.1097/wnf.0000000000000130.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDalfampridine extended releaseMultiple sclerosisWalk respondersObservational pre-post studyPre-post studyPerformance ScaleDegenerative neurological conditionDalfampridine-ERMS careFatigue scoresObservational studyResponder statusWeek 14Neurological conditionsSignificant improvementCognitive processing speedSelf-reported cognitionMood scoresWeeksSclerosisSDMTRespondersMoodDrugsDepression
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 improvementA Pilot Study: examining the effects and tolerability of structured dance intervention for individuals with multiple sclerosis
Mandelbaum R, Triche E, Fasoli S, Lo A. A Pilot Study: examining the effects and tolerability of structured dance intervention for individuals with multiple sclerosis. Disability And Rehabilitation 2015, 38: 218-222. PMID: 25875049, DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2015.1035457.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDynamic Gait IndexPhysical activity adherenceMultiple sclerosisPhysical activityDance interventionActivities-specific Balance Confidence ScaleGodin Leisure Time QuestionnaireIssues of tolerabilityBalance Confidence ScaleEnjoyable physical activityActivity adherenceMS symptomsGait IndexNeurological impairmentMS populationElderly populationFeasible interventionPilot studyConfidence ScaleTolerabilityInterventionNeurodegenerative populationsSclerosisTime QuestionnaireBehavioral changes
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 ResearchConceptsQuality 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
2010
Speed- and cane-related alterations in gait parameters in individuals with multiple sclerosis
Gianfrancesco M, Triche E, Fawcett J, Labas M, Patterson T, Lo A. Speed- and cane-related alterations in gait parameters in individuals with multiple sclerosis. Gait & Posture 2010, 33: 140-142. PMID: 20952198, DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2010.09.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGait parametersPreferred speedMultiple sclerosisGait impairmentMS populationBilateral coordinationAdditional trialsStance timeMS participantsCane useSwing timeStride lengthDouble supportDaily activitiesStep length ratioSingle supportAssistive devicesParticipantsIndividualsSclerosisMaximal speedImpairmentTrialsDaily