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Title: Effect of cognitive training on gait in multiple sclerosis patients
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Abstract
Background: multiple sclerosis is one of demyelinating degenerative diseases which affect the central nervous system in different areas. Gait dysfunction and cognitive impairment were recognized as the most disturbing symptoms, however their influence on each other and linking it to achieve better rehabilitative outcome is rarely studied.Purpose: to evaluate the effect of cognitive training on gait in multiple sclerosis patients.Subjects and Methods: This randomized controlled study included thirty patients diagnosed of Remitting and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.Their age ranged from twenty to fifty years.They were selected from MS unit in Kasr Al-Ainy hospital. They underwent baseline assessment including, gait (endurance and speed) and cognition. 2-Minute Walk, 10-Meter Walk, attention and concentration and logical reasoning were the clinical tests used to assess gait and cognition respectively.Then, they were divided into two groups; each group consisted of fifteen patients. The control group practiced a program of physical therapy only, while the study group practiced cognitive training program with physical therapy. Both groups had training for three times per week for period extended for eight weeks