Clinical Information

A clinical survey of sixteen people with MS is reported in full on Musmate's website. This report discussed the development of a new medical device which enables people with multiple sclerosis to walk more effectively. The test results showed that the mean walking performance of the people using it, as measured by the ten-metre walk, was improved by 67% on average after one month. Since the unaided walking speed also saw a noticeable improvement, it is postulated that the combination of the ease of walking and increased confidence has resulted in much more exercise than previously, and this has strengthened the leg muscles.

Some minor side-effects of use were reported - particularly muscle pain arising from the more intensive use of muscles. This did decline in time for all participants, and everybody in the trial responded very well to the product.

Note:
The Musmate cannot be used with some shoes such as high heels, shoes cut low at the front, or those which expose the personís heel (eg clogs). The Musmate can be worn underneath clothes, but this may be less comfortable, and the Musmate is more difficult to adjust. The Musmate shoe harness can cause scuffing and wear to shoes and/ or shoelaces.

Contraindications:
The Musmate places additional strain on the back and so those people with weak backs (eg from arthritis of the spine) should not use the Musmate except under clinical supervision. It supports walking and so those who are unable to walk 10 metres (with aids such as walking sticks) are unlikely to benefit.

You can read more information about the walking aid on Musmate's website (it will open in a new browser window).