Investigation of the Relationship Between Body Awareness, Trunk Stabilization, and Upper Extremity Functionality in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between body awareness, trunk stabilization, and upper extremity functionality in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Hypotheses of the study: H1: There is a significant relationship between body awareness and upper extremity functionality in patients with MS. H2: There is a significant relationship between body awareness and trunk stabilization in patients with MS. H3: Body awareness is reduced in patients with MS compared to healthy individuals. H4: Trunk stabilization is reduced in patients with MS compared to healthy individuals. H5: Upper extremity functionality is reduced in patients with MS compared to healthy individuals.
• Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by a neurologist according to the McDonald criteria
• Aged 18 years or older
• Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score ≤ 5
• Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 24
⁃ A control group consisting of healthy individuals matched with MS patients in terms of age and sex