Underlying Causes and Related Factors, and Rehabilitation Approaches

Walking-related Performance Fatigabitity in People With Multiple Sclerosis: Clinical Profile o

This study will be a cross-sectional observational study, followed by a pilot intervention. The aim of the study is to examine the underlying causes of walking-related performance fatigability, together with other related and influencing factors, to make up a clinical profile of patients with MS showing walking-related performance fatigability. In the second part of the study a pilot intervention will be executed to see if the investigators can improve the clinical status of the MS patients with walking-related performance fatigability.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age between 18 and 70 years.
• MS diagnosis according to McDonald Criteria.
• Capable of walking 6 minutes (independent or with unilateral support) without stopping.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exacerbation or relapse within last 3 months before study
• Other medical condition interfering with walking ability (e.g. cardiac or respiratory diseases, arthritis and fibromyalgia, stroke, Parkinson).