30 minutes manual touch with no specifications or recordings on rate, pressure or location of touch.

Myometer measured stiffness taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given in Newton-metre units. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test.

Self-reported pain score annotated by participant pointing on the VAS sheet. Score is between 0-10 with 0 as lowest pain score and 10 as highest pain score.

Self-reported pain score annotated by participant pointing on the VAS sheet. Score is between 0-10 with 0 as lowest pain score and 10 as highest pain score.

Self-reported pain score annotated by participant pointing on the VAS sheet. Score is between 0-10 with 0 as lowest pain score and 10 as highest pain score.

Self-reported pain score annotated by participant pointing on the VAS sheet. Score is between 0-10 with 0 as lowest pain score and 10 as highest pain score.

Self-reported pain score annotated by participant pointing on the VAS sheet. Score is between 0-10 with 0 as lowest pain score and 10 as highest pain score.

Self-reported fatigue score from filling out 5 questions on the fatigue questionnaire with possible answers ranging from 0-4. 0 representing 'never experienced' and 4 representing 'almost always experienced'. Total score ranges between 0-20 with 0 representing never experiencing fatigue and 20 representing almost always experiencing fatigue.

Self-reported fatigue score from filling out 5 questions on the fatigue questionnaire with possible answers ranging from 0-4. 0 representing 'never experienced' and 4 representing 'almost always experienced'. Total score ranges between 0-20 with 0 representing never experiencing fatigue and 20 representing almost always experiencing fatigue.

Myometer measured muscle tone taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as a frequency measure in Hertz. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle tone taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as a frequency measure in Hertz. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle tone taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as a frequency measure in Hertz. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle tone taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as a frequency measure in Hertz. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle elasticity taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as the logarithmic decrement of tissue's natural dampening frequency oscillation characterising its elasticity (dissipation of mechanical energy). Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle elasticity taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as the logarithmic decrement of tissue's natural dampening frequency oscillation characterising its elasticity (dissipation of mechanical energy). Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle elasticity taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as the logarithmic decrement of tissue's natural dampening frequency oscillation characterising its elasticity (dissipation of mechanical energy). Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle elasticity taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as the logarithmic decrement of tissue's natural dampening frequency oscillation characterising its elasticity (dissipation of mechanical energy). Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle elasticity taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as the logarithmic decrement of tissue's natural dampening frequency oscillation characterising its elasticity (dissipation of mechanical energy). Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Anterior-Posterior position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Anterior-Posterior position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Anterior-Posterior position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Anterior-Posterior position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Anterior-Posterior position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Medial-Lateral position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Medial-Lateral position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Medial-Lateral position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Medial-Lateral position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Medial-Lateral position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway velocity travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway velocity travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway velocity travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway velocity travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway velocity travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test automatically outputted by software using percentage of body weight applied to the force plate during the stance phase of movement. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test automatically outputted by software using percentage of body weight applied to the force plate during the stance phase of movement. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test automatically outputted by software using percentage of body weight applied to the force plate during the stance phase of movement. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test automatically outputted by software using percentage of body weight applied to the force plate during the stance phase of movement. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test automatically outputted by software using percentage of body weight applied to the force plate during the stance phase of movement. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test automatically outputted by software using the time taken to reach full standing recorded by the force plate. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test automatically outputted by software using the time taken to reach full standing recorded by the force plate. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test automatically outputted by software using the time taken to reach full standing recorded by the force plate. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test automatically outputted by software using the time taken to reach full standing recorded by the force plate. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test automatically outputted by software using the time taken to reach full standing recorded by the force plate. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Total of all reporting groups

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Self-reported by participant using pre-screening online survey based on disabilities associated with multiple sclerosis. Scale ranges from 0-10 in 0.5 increments each representing a higher level of disability. 0 represents no disability, 1-4.5 represents people who are able to walk without an aid, 5-9.5 represents more severly disabled and impairment to walking and 10 represents death due to multiple sclerosis complications.

Participants receive 4 separate treatment sessions of the 30 minute general massage.

General Massage: 30 minutes manual touch with no specifications or recordings on rate, pressure or location of touch.

Myometer measured stiffness taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given in Newton-metre units. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured stiffness taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given in Newton-metre units. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured stiffness taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given in Newton-metre units. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured stiffness taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given in Newton-metre units. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position total body sway travelled. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test.

Force plate recording from sit-to-stand test.

Self-reported pain score annotated by participant pointing on the VAS sheet. Score is between 0-10 with 0 as lowest pain score and 10 as highest pain score.

Self-reported pain score annotated by participant pointing on the VAS sheet. Score is between 0-10 with 0 as lowest pain score and 10 as highest pain score.

Self-reported pain score annotated by participant pointing on the VAS sheet. Score is between 0-10 with 0 as lowest pain score and 10 as highest pain score.

Self-reported pain score annotated by participant pointing on the VAS sheet. Score is between 0-10 with 0 as lowest pain score and 10 as highest pain score.

Self-reported pain score annotated by participant pointing on the VAS sheet. Score is between 0-10 with 0 as lowest pain score and 10 as highest pain score.

Self-reported fatigue score from filling out 5 questions on the fatigue questionnaire with possible answers ranging from 0-4. 0 representing 'never experienced' and 4 representing 'almost always experienced'. Total score ranges between 0-20 with 0 representing never experiencing fatigue and 20 representing almost always experiencing fatigue.

Self-reported fatigue score from filling out 5 questions on the fatigue questionnaire with possible answers ranging from 0-4. 0 representing 'never experienced' and 4 representing 'almost always experienced'. Total score ranges between 0-20 with 0 representing never experiencing fatigue and 20 representing almost always experiencing fatigue.

Myometer measured muscle tone taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as a frequency measure in Hertz. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle tone taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as a frequency measure in Hertz. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle tone taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as a frequency measure in Hertz. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle tone taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as a frequency measure in Hertz. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle tone taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as a frequency measure in Hertz. Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle elasticity taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as the logarithmic decrement of tissue's natural dampening frequency oscillation characterising its elasticity (dissipation of mechanical energy). Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle elasticity taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as the logarithmic decrement of tissue's natural dampening frequency oscillation characterising its elasticity (dissipation of mechanical energy). Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle elasticity taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as the logarithmic decrement of tissue's natural dampening frequency oscillation characterising its elasticity (dissipation of mechanical energy). Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle elasticity taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as the logarithmic decrement of tissue's natural dampening frequency oscillation characterising its elasticity (dissipation of mechanical energy). Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Myometer measured muscle elasticity taken from Erector Spinae muscle central belly via accelerometer probe registering response from a series of low force mechanical impulses applied perpendicular to the muscle. The muscle central belly was palpated while asking the participant to lift their head and feet at the same time while lying in prone position contracting this muscle. Measurements taken from a myometer device given as the logarithmic decrement of tissue's natural dampening frequency oscillation characterising its elasticity (dissipation of mechanical energy). Further method details are given in the Protocol Document in attachments.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Anterior-Posterior position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Anterior-Posterior position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Anterior-Posterior position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Anterior-Posterior position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Anterior-Posterior position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Medial-Lateral position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Medial-Lateral position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Medial-Lateral position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Medial-Lateral position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.

Force plate recording from single leg stance balance test automatically outputted by software using centre of pressure recording to track position body sway travelled in the Medial-Lateral position. Further details are outlined in the attached Protocol Document.