@article{ref1,
title="Falls and physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis",
journal="Multiple sclerosis international",
year="2012",
author="Sosnoff, J. J. and Sandroff, B. M. and Pula, J. H. and Morrison, S. M. and Motl, R. W.",
volume="2012",
number="",
pages="315620-315620",
abstract="Objectives. To examine the association between fall history and physical activity using an objective measure of physical activity (i.e., accelerometry) in persons with multiple sclerosis. Design. A community-based sample of 75 ambulatory persons with multiple sclerosis volunteered for the investigation. Participants self-reported fall history in the last year, underwent a neurological exam to determine Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score, and wore an accelerometer around the waist for 7 consecutive days to determine physical activity. Results. Overall, 37 persons (49.3% of the sample) reported falling in the last year with 28 of the 37 falling more than once. Persons who fell in the last year had a significantly lower number of steps/day than nonfallers (3510 versus 4940 steps/day; P < .05). However, when controlling for disability status there was no statistically significant difference between fallers and nonfallers (4092 versus 4373 steps/day; P > .05). Conclusions. Collectively, the findings suggest that fall history may have little impact on current physical activity levels in persons with multiple sclerosis.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2090-2654",
doi="10.1155/2012/315620",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/315620"
}