The Reliability, Validity, and Responsiveness of the Timed 360° Turn Test in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

The Reliability, Validity, and Responsiveness of the Timed 360° Turn Test Test in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

The aim of the study is to investigate reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the timed 360° turn test in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

At baseline, the timed 360° turn test, Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go test, Functional Reach Test, Four Square Step Test, and One-legged Stance Test is applied to the Multiple Sclerosis group. The timed 360° turn test is repeated after seven days from the first application in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Healthy controls are going to perform only the timed 360° turn test.

Inclusion Criteria:

• at least 18 years,
• neurologist-diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis,
• Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score < 7,
• able to walk 20 m with or without aids,
• no MS exacerbation within the last 2 months,
• use of stable medication in the last 2 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• other neurologic disorder,
• Pregnancy,
• orhopedic problems affecting gait and stance,
• visual, auditory, orientational problems that could affect study results,
• Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and humoral disease.