Wearable Focal Vibration Therapy on Upper Extremity Function of People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study

Inclusion Criteria

• •Aged over 18 years
• •Confirmed diagnosis of RRMS according to the McDonald criteria (33)
• •No MS relapse or exacerbation within the past 6 months (ensuring stability of symptoms)
• •Self-report on clinical evidence of UEx impairment (including reduced arm/hand function, muscle weakness, spasticity, or pain).
• •Stable on MS treatment for at least four weeks before recruitment, with no plans to initiate new treatments (participants may continue current treatments during the study)
• •Agree and are able to use the FVT device after training.
• •Sufficient proficiency in English to participate in interviews and follow instructions
• •Able to visit the laboratory for assessments
• •Able to provide written informed consent