Reliability parameters of the Timed 25-Foot-Walk (T25FW) in patients with Multiple Sclerosis: Lower walking speed is associated with greater Smallest Detectable Change.

Background: Reliability parameters of clinical measures should be sufficient in order to adequately monitor disease course and evaluate treatment in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The aim of this study was to assess the reliability of the Timed 25-Foot-Walk (T25FW) in patients with MS.

Methods: MS patients performed the T25FW twice with approximately one year in between.

Predicting Recovery of Independent Walking After Stroke: A Systematic Review.

Patients recovering from a stroke experience reduced participation, especially when they are limited in daily activities involving walking. Understanding the recovery of independent walking, can be used by clinicians in the decision-making process during rehabilitation, resulting in more personalized stroke rehabilitation. Therefore, it is necessary to gain insight in predicting the recovery of independent walking in patients after stroke.

Reliability of IMU-Based Gait Assessment in Clinical Stroke Rehabilitation.

Background: Gait is often impaired in people after stroke, restricting personal independence and affecting quality of life. During stroke rehabilitation, walking capacity is conventionally assessed by measuring walking distance and speed. Gait features, such as asymmetry and variability, are not routinely determined, but may provide more specific insights into the patient's walking capacity.

Determining the minimal important change of the 6-minute walking test in Multiple Sclerosis patients using a predictive modelling anchor-based method.

Background: The minimal important change (MIC) of the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is not clear for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), hampering treatment evaluation. The aim of our study was therefore to determine the MIC of the 6MWT in MS patients.

Methods: MS patients did the 6MWT using the instruction to walk at comfortable speed twice with approximately one year in between.