Backward steps forward: new training aims to cut MS falls
NCT ID NCT04091464
First seen Dec 18, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study explores whether backward walking training can improve balance and reduce fall risk in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). About 90 participants with MS who have walking problems or a history of falls will be assigned to either backward or forward walking training. The goal is to see if backward walking is more effective at preventing falls than standard forward walking exercises.
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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
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