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Table 3 Comparison between the two subgroups of MS patients according to walking performance

From: Muscle oxygen consumption by NIRS and mobility in multiple sclerosis patients

 

MS Low performance (6MWD < 450 m) (n = 12)

MS High performance (6MWD > 450 m) (n = 16)

P value

Legs (n)

24

32

 

6MWD (m)

294.3 ± 106.8

636.6 ± 70.5

<0.0001

rmVO 2 (mlO 2 /min/100g)

0.072 ± 0.043

0.049 ± 0.032

=0.03

rHR (beats/min)

91 ± 9

81 ± 9

<0.004

  1. MS, Multiple Sclerosis; 6MWD, 6 Minute Walking Distance; rmVO2, resting muscle oxygen consumption; rHR, resting heart rate.