Ankle plantar flexor force control is improved after gait and balance rehabilitation in individuals with multiple sclerosis 1

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease that occurs in young adults and often affects the control of the leg musculature. It has been well established that individuals with MS have significantly weaker muscles, and that their musculature fatigues at a faster rate. Recent research has displayed that an intensive gait and posture rehabilitation protocol has the potential to reduce fatigue, and improve the posture and the mobility of individuals with MS [2]. However, it is currently unknown if these improvements may be a result of increased strength or improved control of the leg musculature.