Learning of a novel visuo-postural co-ordination task in adults with multiple sclerosis.

Objective: A behavioural study was conducted to investigate how cerebellar dysfunction associated with multiple sclerosis affects the ability to learn a novel visuo-postural co-ordination task.

Design: A prospective design, 2 group by 1 treatment (4 practice blocks).

Subjects: Ten patients with multiple sclerosis diagnosed with cerebellar ataxia and 10 age-matched healthy controls.