Balance and Eye-Movement Exercises for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (BEEMS) improved multiple outcomes regardless of whether brainstem/cerebellar lesions were present, according to a recent study. A 2-arm, examiner-blinded, stratified, randomized controlled trial was implemented. 88 participants were allocated to BEEMS or no treatment control. Computerized Dynamic Posturography-Sensory Organization Test (CDP-SOT) measured balance control. The Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), and Short Form-36 Health Status Questionnaire (SF-36) were also administered. Researchers found:

• From baseline to 6 weeks, BEEMS participants experienced greater improvements compared to control participants in CDP-SOT composite, DHI total, MFIS total, SF-36 Mental, and SF-36 Physical scores, and from baseline to 14 weeks in CDP-SOT composite, DHI total, MFIS total, SF-36 Mental, and SF-36 Physical scores.
• From baseline to 6 weeks, BEEMS participants with brainstem/cerebellar lesion involvement experienced greater improvements compared to those without in CDP-SOT composite and MFIS total scores.