Clinical Study

Stride-Time Variability and Fall Risk in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis

Table 2

Result of physiological profile assessment of the MS and control groups.

  MSControlp value

Fall risk (-score)1.24 (0.46–1.97)−0.17 (−0.79–0.57)
Visual contrast sensitivity (dB)20 (19–21)21 (20–21.5)
Reaction time (ms)268.6 (239.5–268.6)235.4 (214.7–235.4)
Proprioception (degrees)3.2 (1.7–5.2)2 (1.1–3.2)
Quadriceps strength (kg)20.7 (15.7–26.7)28.5 (20.7–35.9)
Postural sway AP (mm)23.0 (18.8–41.0)18.0 (11.5–20.5)
Postural sway ML (mm)36.0 (23.0–60.0)20.0 (11.0–22.5)

Note: values are given in median (IQR).