An intervention program to manage fall risk in wheeled mobility device for users with multiple sclerosis (MS) was found to be feasible, and preliminary results of a recent study showed the intervention to be effective in decreasing fall frequency. Participants were exposed to an intervention program targeting risk factors for falls, including transfer skills, and seated postural control. The feasibility of the program was evaluated by assessing participant perspectives, cost, recruitment rates, study adherence, participant retention, safety, and the ability to collect primary and secondary outcomes, including fall frequency, concerns about falling, transfer quality, and seated postural control. Researchers found:

• 16 wheeled mobility device users completed the program, which was found to be feasible and was positively evaluated by participants.
• No adverse events were experienced.
• After exposure to the intervention, fall frequency significantly decreased and transfer quality and seated postural control significantly improved.
• No significant differences were found regarding concerns about falling.