Position Sense, Balance, and Dual Task Performance at the Menstrual Cycle in Females With Multiple Sclerosis

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The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of hormonal changes on knee position sense, balance and dual task performance throughout the menstrual cycle in females with MS. 14 females with MS and 13 healthy females with matching ages and genders were included the study. A neurologic examin...

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of hormonal changes on knee position sense, balance and dual task performance throughout the menstrual cycle in females with MS. 14 females with MS and 13 healthy females with matching ages and genders were included the study. A neurologic examination was performed using the EDSS by a neurologist. Position sense was measured with Acumar dual digital inclinometer (Acu360, Acumar, Lafayette, USA). Balance was measured with Biodex Balance System (Biodex Medical Systems, Shirley, NY, USA). Dual task performance was evaluated with Time Up and Go test.

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