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Comparison between the two subgroups of MS patients according to walking performance
| MS Low performance (6MWD < 450 m) (n = 12) | MS High performance (6MWD > 450 m) (n = 16) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Legs (n) |
24 |
32 |
|
|
6MWD (m) |
294.3 ± 106.8 |
636.6 ± 70.5 |
<0.0001 |
|
rmVO2 (mlO2/min/100g) |
0.072 ± 0.043 |
0.049 ± 0.032 |
=0.03 |
| rHR (beats/min) | 91 ± 9 | 81 ± 9 | <0.004 |
MS, Multiple Sclerosis; 6MWD, 6 Minute Walking Distance; rmVO2, resting muscle oxygen consumption; rHR, resting heart rate.
