10 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Assessment of Changes in Postural Stability and Load Distribution in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis After 12 Weeks of Self-Paced Exercises Programmed by a Physiotherapist: A Prospective Cohort Study
Malwina Pawik
ABCDEF 1, Łukasz Pawik ABCDEF 1*, Felicja Fink-Lwow ACDEG 1
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951639
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951639
Table 4 Descriptive characteristics of the participants (n=24).
| Variable | Mean±SDRange* | Median (5th–95th percentile) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 36.8±7.825–52 | 37.0 (25.3–52.7) |
| Time from MS diagnosis (years) | 9.0±6.61–17 | 8.5 (1.0–23.2) |
| Time since last MS relapse (years) | 2.1±1.41–5 | 1.0 (1.0–4.7) |
| EDSS (points) | 1.4±1.80–5 | 0.0 (0.0–4.7) |
| Education (higher), n (%) | 18 (75.0) | |
| Marital status, n (%) | 11 (45.8) | |
| Current smoker, n (%) | 3 (12.5) | |
| Working status, n (%) | 19 (79.2) | |
| Receiving medications, n (%) | 18 (75.0) | |
| Vitamin D supplementation, n (%) | 13 (54.2) | |
| MS – multiple sclerosis; SD – standard deviation; EDSS – Expanded Disability Status Scale. * Means are shown in the upper rows, whereas ranges or results are presented in the lower rows. | ||