Table 1.
Demographics and sample characteristics for the entire MS sample and for non‐fallers and fallers separately
| Variable | Total (n = 49) | Non‐faller (n = 27) | Faller (n = 22) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years : mean; | 55.6 (11) | 54.1 (11) | 57.5 (10) | |
| SD range | 22; 73 | 22; 70 | 32; 73 | |
| Sex (frequency) | Male | 11 (22%) | 7 (26%) | 4 (18%) |
| Female | 38 (78%) | 20 (74%) | 18 (82%) | |
| BMI : mean; SD | 26 (4) | 27 (5) | 26 (4) | |
| EDSS median, (25–75% IQR) | 4.5 (4.0–6.5) | 4.5 (4.0–6.5) | 5.0 (4.0–6.5) | |
| MS subtype (frequency) | RRMS | 21 (43%) | 13 (48%) | 8 (36%) |
| SPMS/PPMS | 28 (57%) | 14 (52%) | 14 (64%) | |
| SDMT score: | n = 48 | n = 26 | ||
| mean; SD | 41 (14) | 44 (15) | 38 (12) | |
| Cognitive dysfunction (PASAT): n = 44 | Yes | 22 (46%) | 12 (44%) | 10 (46%) |
| Cognitive dysfunction(FSMC): (frequency) | None or mild (≤52) | 7 (14%) | 2 (7%) | 5 (23%) |
| Moderate or Severe (≥53) | 42 (86%) | 25 (93%) | 17 (77%) | |
| Walk aid (frequency) | Yes | 17 (35%) | 8 (30%) | 9 (40%) |
| Maximal walk test (metres): | ||||
| mean; SD | 531 (452) | 607 (506) | 438 (366) | |
| median; range | 374 (5; 1530) | 381 (34; 1530) | 278 (5; 1239) | |
| 6‐minute walk test (metres): | n = 43 | n = 23 | n = 20 | |
| mean, SD | 316 (145) | 355 (154) | 272 (121) | |
| median; range | 314 (5; 616) | 374 (70; 616) | 270 (5; 513) | |
| Overestimated walking distance(frequency) | 10 (20%) | 5 (18%) | 5 (23%) | |
| MSWS‐12 score | ||||
| (0–100): mean, SD | 63 (28) | 60 (31) | 66 (23) | |
| median; range | 69 (42–88) | 69 (33–88) | 70 (47–83) | |
n = 49 (27:22) unless otherwise stated. EDSS = Expanded Disability Status Scale; IQR = inter‐quartile range; BMI = Body Mass Index; SPMS = secondary progressive MS; PPMS = primary progressive MS; FSMC = Fatigue Scale for Motor and Cognitive Functions; SDMT = Symbol Digit Modalities Test; PASAT = Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test; MSWS‐12 = 12‐item Multiple Sclerosis Scale; RRMS = Relapsing‐remitting MS.