Lower Limb Strength Differentiates Between Fallers and Nonfallers With Multiple Sclerosis

Authors: DelMastro, Heather M. ^{a, b, ⁎}, Wall, Tracy ^c, McPartland, Deirdre J. ^c, Plaia, Erik S. ^c, Trimble, Naomi J. ^c, Ruiz, Jennifer A. ^{a, b, d}, Harris, Katherine ^{c, †}, Gromisch, Elizabeth S. ^{a, b, d, e}

Source: In Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation January 2025

Predicting faller status in persons with multiple sclerosis using the Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale-12

Authors: Abate, Caterina ^a, Gromisch, Elizabeth S. ^{b, c, d, e}, Campo, Marc ^a, Ruiz, Jennifer A. ^{b, c, d}, DelMastro, Heather M. ^{b, c, ⁎}

Source: In Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders December 2024 92

Physical Activity and Life Stress Are Associated With Illness Intrusiveness in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

Authors: Gromisch, Elizabeth S., Neto, Lindsay O., DelMastro, Heather M., Dhari, Zaenab, Pisa, Marco, Turner, Aaron P.

Source: In Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation May 2024 105(5):876-883

Establishment of regression-based normative isometric strength values for major lower limb muscle groups in persons with multiple sclerosis

Authors: DelMastro, Heather M., Simaitis, Laura B., Gromisch, Elizabeth S., Gomes, Kayla, Ruiz, Jennifer A.

Source: In Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders July 2023 75

Quantification of upper limb dysfunction in the activities of the daily living in persons with multiple sclerosis

Authors: Pisa, Marco, Ruiz, Jennifer A., DeLuca, Gabriele C., de Andres Crespo, Marta, DelMastro, Heather M., Olson, Kayla M., Triche, Elizabeth W., Lo, Albert C.

Source: In Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders July 2022 63

Quantification characteristics of digital spiral analysis for understanding the relationship among tremor and clinical measures in persons with multiple sclerosis

Authors: DelMastro, Heather M., Ruiz, Jennifer A., Gromisch, Elizabeth S., Garbalosa, Juan C., Triche, Elizabeth W., Olson, Kayla M., Lo, Albert C.

Source: In Journal of Neuroscience Methods 1 September 2018 307:254-259

Using Objective and Subjective Measures of Cognition to Predict Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Abilities in Multiple Sclerosis.

Authors: Rubel, Ariella, DelMastro, Heather M., Ruiz, Jennifer A., Lo, Albert C., Gromisch, Elizabeth S.

Source: International Journal of MS Care; May/Jun2024, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p113-118, 6p

Subject Terms: DISABILITIES, COGNITIVE testing, MULTIPLE sclerosis, CENTER for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, RESEARCH funding, DATA analysis, FATIGUE (Physiology), QUESTIONNAIRES, KRUSKAL-Wallis Test, FUNCTIONAL status, MANN Whitney U Test, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL tests, ABILITY, STATISTICS, HEALTH facilities, HEALTH outcome assessment, DATA analysis software, ACTIVITIES of daily living, MENTAL depression, REGRESSION analysis, SYMPTOMS

Effect of Backward and Forward Walking on Lower Limb Strength, Balance, and Gait in Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Feasibility Trial.

Authors: DelMastro, Heather M., Ruiz, Jennifer A., Simaitis, Laura B., Gromisch, Elizabeth S., Neto, Lindsay O., Cohen, Evan T., Wong, Edgar, Krug, Robert J., Lo, Albert C.

Source: International Journal of MS Care; Mar/Apr2023, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p45-50, 6p

Subject Terms: LEG physiology, HIP joint physiology, MULTIPLE sclerosis, KNEE joint, WALKING speed, PILOT projects, RANGE of motion of joints, POSTURAL balance, GAIT in humans, MULTIVARIATE analysis, TREADMILLS, TREATMENT effectiveness, RANDOMIZED controlled trials, WALKING, MUSCLE strength, ANALYSIS of covariance, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, RESEARCH funding, STATISTICAL sampling, PATIENT compliance, PATIENT safety

Geographic Terms: NEW England

The Role of Cognitive Impairment on Physical Therapy Attendance and Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis.

Authors: Gomes, Kayla E., Ruiz, Jennifer A., Raskin, Sarah A., Turner, Aaron P., DelMastro, Heather M., Neto, Lindsay O., Gromisch, Elizabeth S.

Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy; Jan2022, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p34-40, 7p

(REH14) The Impact of Lower Limb Strength on Walking in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: A Preliminary Analysis.

Authors: DelMastro, Heather M., Dawes, Helen, DeLuca, Gabriele C., Krug, Robert, Pick, Anton, Ruiz, Jennifer A.

Source: International Journal of MS Care; 2020, Vol. 22 Issue S2, p72-73, 2p

Subject Terms: CONFERENCES & conventions, LEG, MULTIPLE sclerosis, MUSCLE strength, HEALTH outcome assessment, WALKING

(REH09) The Impact of Vascular Comorbidities on Perceived Functional Impact in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis.

Authors: Gromisch, Elizabeth S., DelMastro, Heather M., Neto, Lindsay O., DeLuca, Gabriele C., Ruiz, Jennifer A., Turner, Aaron P., Agresta, Thomas P., Lo, Albert C.

Source: International Journal of MS Care; 2020, Vol. 22 Issue S2, p70-71, 2p

Subject Terms: VASCULAR diseases, CONFERENCES & conventions, LIFE skills, MULTIPLE sclerosis, COMORBIDITY, DISEASE complications

(QOL14) Determining the Relationship of Demographic and Clinical Variables with Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis, Using the 5-Item Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS-5).

Authors: Hameed, Natasha, Ruiz, Jennifer A., DelMastro, Heather M., Bailey, Mary

Source: International Journal of MS Care; 2020, Vol. 22 Issue S2, p67-67, 1/3p

Subject Terms: CONFERENCES & conventions, DEMOGRAPHY, FATIGUE (Physiology), MULTIPLE sclerosis, SYMPTOMS

(REH13) Predicting Fall Risk in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis Utilizing the 12-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale.

Authors: DelMastro, Heather M., Gromisch, Elizabeth S., Dawes, Helen, DeLuca, Gabriele C., Krug, Robert, Pick, Anton, Ruiz, Jennifer A.

Source: International Journal of MS Care; 2020, Vol. 22 Issue S2, p72-72, 1/3p

Subject Terms: CONFERENCES & conventions, ACCIDENTAL falls, MULTIPLE sclerosis, PREDICTIVE tests

The contributions of vascular comorbidities on self-reported functional issues in persons with multiple sclerosis.

Authors: Gromisch, Elizabeth S.^1,2,3,4 (AUTHOR) elizabeth.gromisch@trinityhealthofne.org, Neto, Lindsay O.^1,2 (AUTHOR), Lo, Albert C.¹ (AUTHOR), DeLuca, Gabriele C.⁵ (AUTHOR), Turner, Aaron P.^6,7,8 (AUTHOR), Agresta, Thomas^9,10 (AUTHOR), Castiglione, Andrew S.¹¹ (AUTHOR), DelMastro, Heather M.^1,2 (AUTHOR)

Source: Disability & Rehabilitation. Dec2024, p1-10. 10p. 1 Illustration.

Subject Terms: *FINE motor ability, *ACTIVITIES of daily living, *FUNCTIONAL status, *DISABILITIES, *FATIGUE (Physiology)