Group-based individualized comprehensive core stability intervention improves balance in persons with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial.

Phys Ther. 2019 Aug 1;99(8):1027-1038. Arntzen EC, Straume BK, Odeh F, Feys P, Zanaboni P, Normann B.

Background: Balance and trunk control are often impaired in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Interventions addressing these issues are needed.

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the immediate and long-term effects of a 6-week individualized, group-based, comprehensive core stability intervention (GroupCoreDIST) with standard care on balance and trunk control in individuals with MS.

Conclusion: Six weeks of GroupCoreDIST improved balance and trunk control in the short and long terms compared with standard care in individuals who were ambulant and had MS. The intervention is an effective contribution to physical therapy for this population.

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