Research Article

Motor Improvement in Adolescents Affected by Ataxia Secondary to Acquired Brain Injury: A Pilot Study

Table 2

Results of functional scales before (T0) and after (T1) training.

T0T1-value

SARA10.5 (4.5)8.5 (2.8)0.012
GMFM-8897.0 (4.0)98.0 (2.5)0.004
GMFM-D92.0 (4.0)97.0 (3.5)0.008
GMFM-E90.0 (14.0)94.0 (7.5)0.001
6MWT500 (96)548 (100)0.005
BBS53.0 (3.5)54.0 (2.0)0.016

Data are reported as median (interquartile ranges). -values refer to the non parametric paired Wilcoxon test. SARA: Scale for the assessment and rating of ataxia; GMFM-88: gross motor function measure expressed as percentage, dimension D (standing) and E (walking); 6MWT: six minute walking test; BBS: Berg balance scale.