1. This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Keser I, Kirdi N, Meric A, Kurne AT, Karabudak R. Comparing routine neurorehabilitation program with trunk exercises based on Bobath concept in multiple sclerosis: Pilot study. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2013;50(1):133– 40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0231 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0231JSP Comparing routine neurorehabilitation program with trunk exercises based on Bobath concept in multiple sclerosis: Pilot study Ilke Keser, PhD, PT; Nuray Kirdi, Prof PhD, PT; Aydin Meric, PhD, PT; Asli Tuncer Kurne, MD; Rana Karabudak, Prof MD

2. This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Keser I, Kirdi N, Meric A, Kurne AT, Karabudak R. Comparing routine neurorehabilitation program with trunk exercises based on Bobath concept in multiple sclerosis: Pilot study. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2013;50(1):133– 40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0231 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0231JSP Aim – Compared trunk exercises based on Bobath concept with routine neurorehabilitation approaches in multiple sclerosis (MS). Relevance – Most routine neurorehabilitation programs concentrate on limb exercises. – Although loss of selective trunk control is associated with balance, gait, and arm/hand limitations, few studies have looked at effectiveness of trunk exercises in MS population.

3. This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Keser I, Kirdi N, Meric A, Kurne AT, Karabudak R. Comparing routine neurorehabilitation program with trunk exercises based on Bobath concept in multiple sclerosis: Pilot study. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2013;50(1):133– 40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0231 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0231JSP Method Participants with MS joined 3 d/wk rehabilitation program for 8 wk. – Experimental group: Trunk exercises based on Bobath concept. – Control group: Routine neurorehabilitation exercises. – Both groups: Balance and coordination exercises. Before and after program, evaluated with: – Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS), and Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC).

4. This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Keser I, Kirdi N, Meric A, Kurne AT, Karabudak R. Comparing routine neurorehabilitation program with trunk exercises based on Bobath concept in multiple sclerosis: Pilot study. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2013;50(1):133– 40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0231 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0231JSP Results Within Groups: – TIS, BBS, ICARS, and MSFC scores and strength of abdominal muscles were significantly different after treatment in both groups. Between Groups: – No significant differences in any parameters.

5. This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Keser I, Kirdi N, Meric A, Kurne AT, Karabudak R. Comparing routine neurorehabilitation program with trunk exercises based on Bobath concept in multiple sclerosis: Pilot study. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2013;50(1):133– 40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0231 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0231JSP Conclusion Trunk control exercises based on Bobath concept: – Were as effective as more commonly used limb exercises. – May be beneficial option when physiotherapist needs to vary exercise program to help patients develop regular exercise habits and stay motivated.