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ArticleNeurorehabilitation and neural repair2026

Steps to Health: Backward Walking Predicts Physical Activity Levels in Multiple Sclerosis.

Michael VanNostrand, Patrick G Monaghan, Taylor N Takla, Nora E Fritz

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Michael VanNostrandNeuroimaging and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3636-1134
Patrick G MonaghanNeuroimaging and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.ORCID 0009-0001-1151-7000
Taylor N TaklaNeuroimaging and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-6546-5752
Nora E FritzNeuroimaging and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4548-1077

Funding

Backward Walking as a Novel Fall Prediction Tool for Multiple SclerosisR21HD106133 · NICHD · WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY · PI FRITZ, NORA E. · 2022 to 2023
$412k
Investigating Fear of Falling in Multiple Sclerosis: An Interplay of Neural, Motor, Cognitive, and Psychological FactorsF31HD116491 · NICHD · WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY · PI TAKLA, TAYLOR · 2024 to 2025
$97k
NICHD NIH HHS F31 HD116491NICHD NIH HHS R21 HD106133
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Abstract

BackgroundPhysical activity (PA) supports physical, cognitive, and mental health, yet is often limited in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) due to mobility, cognitive, and psychological factors. Practical methods to identify those meeting PA recommendations are needed. This study aimed to develop a clinically useful approach combining patient-reported outcomes and objective measures to determine whether PwMS meet step count goals.MethodsParticipants completed mobility assessments (static balance, reactive balance, forward walking [FW], and backward walking [BW]), cognitive testing, and self-report measures. Fitbit tracked PA for 3 months, categorizing participants based on whether they met the MS daily step goal (7500 steps).ResultsForty-five PwMS (age: 51.16 ± 11.12 years; median Patient Determined Disease Steps: 1; 84% female) participated, with 15 meeting the daily step goal. Participants who met the step count goal reported significantly lower mobility limitations (MS Walking Scale-12,

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ExerciseMultiple SclerosisWalkingAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMobility LimitationPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPostural Balancebackward walkingcognitionhome monitoringmobilitymultiple sclerosisphysical activitystep count

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