Application of step and beat alignment approaches and its effect on gait in progressive multiple sclerosis with severe cerebellar ataxia: A proof of concept case study.

BACKGROUND

In a case report of a progressive multiple sclerosis with cerebellar impairments, we reported that synchronisation of steps to beats was possible only at -12% of usual walking cadence during 1 minute of walking.

OBJECTIVES AND

METHODS

Here, we investigate the effect of synchronisation using two different alignment approaches on the patient's gait pattern over 2 minutes of walking, compared to walking in silence.

RESULTS AND

CONCLUSION

This proof of concept showed that the adaptive approach was successful resulting in an improved gait pattern compared to the other conditions, providing preliminary evidence to support a full-scale intervention study.