Table 2.
Participant characteristics.
| n (%) | Mean (SD) | Median (range) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 19 | 52.1 (11.9) | 55 (27, 72) |
| Women | 13 (68.4) | ||
| BMI, kg.m−2 | 19 | 29.4 (9.3) | 26.3 (16.9, 52.2) |
| Type of MS | |||
| Relapsing-remitting | 16 (84.2) | ||
| Secondary progressive | 2 (10.5) | ||
| Benign | 1 (5.3) | ||
| Relapse in past 3–12 months | 5 (26.3) | ||
| MS duration, yr | 19 | 14.4 (11.8) | 13 (0, 48) |
| EDSS | |||
| 1.0–4.0 | 10 (52.6) | ||
| 4.5–5.0 | 9 (47.4) | ||
| Mobility aid use over 5m | |||
| No aid | 12 (63.2) | ||
| Sticks or crutches | 2 (10.5) | ||
| Combination of sticks/crutches and wheelchair |
5 (26.3) | 1 (0, 5) | |
| PDDS | 19 | 1 (0, 5) | |
| Walking speed, m/s | 19 | 0.98 (0.36) | 0.85 (0.64, 2.18) |