Table 1.
Subject characteristics (n = 31)
| n (%) | Mean±SD (Range) | |
| Age (years) | - | 55.0±14.1 (33-76) |
| Time since initial ALS symptoms (months) | - | 36.0±33.9 (6-131) |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 14 (45) | - |
| Male | 17 (55) | - |
| Participant’s initial symptoms | ||
| Bulbar | 12 (39) | - |
| UE | 12 (39) | - |
| LE | 7 (23) | - |
| Extremity symptoms distribution | ||
| Right side | 8 (26) | - |
| Left side | 10 (32) | - |
| Right and left sides | 1 (3) | - |
| Proximal involvement | 0 (0) | - |
| Distal involvement | 19 (61) | - |
| Assistive device required | ||
| None | 16 (52) | - |
| 1 AFO | 2 (7) | - |
| SPC | 3 (10) | - |
| RW | 6 (19) | - |
| RW and 1 AFO | 1 (3) | - |
| RW and 2 AFOs | 3 (10) | - |
Abbreviations: SD = standard deviation, UE = upper extremity, LE = lower extremity, AFO = ankle foot orthosis, SPC = single point cane, RW = rolling walker.