Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune mediated disease of the central nervous system characterized by damage to the myelin sheath covering nerve cells, axonal degeneration and inflammation, this leads to a slowing of neural transmission and results in a wide range of impairments affecting sensory, motor, and cognitive functions.
The severity of these impairments is often assessed using the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), which provides an overall measure of clinical disability and specific scores for different functional systems.
Balance deficits are often observed as an early sign of MS, which has significant clinical implications due to the associated loss of mobility and increased risk of falls.
Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) is a useful tool that can provide objective measurements and detect even minimal balance abnormalities in MS patients; as it allows the assessment of both static and dynamic aspects of balance.
AIM OF THE WORK:
The aim of the study was to assess postural stability in people with MS compared to healthy controls using Computerized Dynamic Posturography.