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Relationship between balance difficulties and degree of disability measured with the Barthel Index
The reference line indicates the Barthel Index score cutoff; scores below 60 indicate severe dependence in activities of daily living. Note that participants with Barthel Index scores below 60 (indicating severe dependence) reported the full range of balance problem severity from “not at all” to “extremely.” MSIS-29, 29-item Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale.
