Table 1. Demographics and clinical characteristics.
| Control | Mild MS | Moderate MS | Severe MS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 15 (10F/ 5M) | 15 (12F/ 3M) | 15 (10F/ 5M) | 15 (10F/ 5M) |
| Age (yrs) | 57.9±12.9 | 53.7±12.3 | 59.7±8.3 | 61.1±8.3 |
| Height (cm) | 169.0±6.7 | 165.9±7.7 | 171.7±8.6 | 168.0±7.0 |
| Weight (kg) | 77.4±15.0 | 75.1±15.9 | 81.5±16.3 | 86.4±28.9 |
| MS duration (yrs) | -- | 14±8 | 18±6 | 21±10 |
| Assistive device (none/cane/ walker) | 15/0/0 | 15/0/0 | 7/7/1 | 4/8/3 |
| EDSSSR (Median(IQR)) | -- | 1.5 (0–2.5) | 6.0 (3.5–6) | 6.0 (5.5–6) |
| MSWS (Median(IQR)) | -- | 17 (14–20) | 43 (26–49) | 48 (43–55) |
| PDDS (Median(IQR)) | -- | 0 (0–1) | 4(3–5) | 5 (4–5) |
| Over-ground comfortable walking speed (m/s) | 1.28±0.18 | 1.28±0.17 | 0.86±0.10 | 0.60±0.12 |