Protective stepping in multiple sclerosis: Impacts of a single session of in-place perturbation practice

Objectives To evaluate the impact of a single day of protective stepping practice in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Background Multiple Sclerosis is a leading cause of disability among young adults in the United States. Gait and balance dysfunction are both widespread in MS and strong predictors of falls, disability, and quality of life among those with MS. Method Fourteen participants with MS and 11 neurotypical, age-matched control...