Non-invasive neuromodulation to improve gait in chronic multiple sclerosis: a randomized double blind controlled pilot trial.

Background: This study sought to examine the effect of targeted physical therapy with and without cranial nerve non-invasive neuromodulation (CN-NINM), on the walking ability of people with MS who exhibited a dysfunctional gait. We hypothesized that subjects who received electrical stimulation would have greater improvement than those who had a control device after a 14-week intervention. Gait disturbance is a common problem for people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Using assistive technology outcomes research to inform policy related to the employment of individuals with disabilities.

We know that work is recognized as a central component of life for individuals with and without disabilities. It yields many physical and psychological benefits to the individual while simultaneously contributing numerous benefits to society. Lawmakers have enacted a plethora of laws designed to prevent discrimination, provide incentives for employers to hire individuals with disabilities, and facilitate job training/career preparation.

Assistive technology in the measurement of rehabilitation and health outcomes: a review and analysis of instruments.

This article examines the scoring of assistive technology (AT) in health and rehabilitation outcome scales and delineates implications. Searches of MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsychINFO databases and relevant functional assessment textbooks provided the basis for this investigation of 100 widely used health and rehabilitation outcomes instruments. Each of the 100 instruments was assessed to the nature and degree in which AT was included in the instrument scales, content, and scoring procedures.