Somatosensory impairment and its association with balance limitation in people with multiple sclerosis.

Background: Somatosensory impairments are common in multiple sclerosis. However, little data are available to characterize the nature and frequency of these problems in people with multiple sclerosis.

Objective: To investigate the frequency of somatosensory impairments and identify any association with balance limitations in people with multiple sclerosis.