Disability Level and Trunk Control in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

The Relationship Between Disability Level and Trunk Control in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Trunk control disorders are frequently encountered in individuals with MS. Trunk control is very important for safe and quality movement. Impairment of trunk control reduces the level of independence of individuals during activities of daily living. For this reason, it is extremely important to evaluate the trunk in the examination and treatment of individuals. When the literature was examined, it was seen that studies examining trunk control were insufficient. Therefore, our study was planned to investigate the relationship between disability level and trunk control in individuals with MS.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being between the ages of 18-65
• Having a definite diagnosis of MS
• Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of 8.5 and below
• Not having an attack in the last 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having another musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, or neurological disease severe enough to preclude participation in the study.
• Having severe vision and hearing problems
• The presence of severe cognitive impairment detected by the physician at a level that prevents the tests from being performed.