Characterizing Upper Extremity Function in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Characterizing Upper Extremity Function in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Upper extremity (UE) function is critical to maintaining independence. Better understanding of UE involvement in MS will provide necessary information to prioritize the design and selection of future interventions. The goal of the proposed project is to characterize UE involvement in a population of community-based persons with MS across the International Classification of Functioning, Disability & Health (ICF) domains and constructs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Confirmed clinical Clinical diagnosis of MS
• Receive MS care at the Mandell MS Center
• Cognitively able to understand directions and complete protocol
• Signed consent form approved by the Saint Francis Institutional Review Board
• 18 years of age or older

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unwilling or unable to complete assessments