“Asking about fear of falling specifically and advising patients as to the adverse effects this can have on physical activity and subsequent falls is very important.”— Valerie Block, PT, DPTSc, ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) impacts the systems of the body that support balance and coordination. This means it can also come with an increased risk of falling. While preventing falls is important with ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) impacts the brain and nervous system, often leading to challenges with balance and coordination. This can result in limited mobility and even falls. To mitigate risks and ...

A collaborative team of researchers and students from Wayne State University's Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disorder of the central nervous system often leading to gait and balance impairments that increase fall risk. Clinical assessment of fall risk in MS ...