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Assessments included instrumented gait analysis, Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), pendulum test, and static balance testing performed at baseline, and at end of study with ES-Off and ES-On conditions.<\/jats:p>\n                <\/jats:sec>\n                <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Participant 1, with spastic hemiparetic gait, demonstrated improved lower extremity joint kinematics and muscle activation during gait, reduced knee extensor spasticity, and enhanced functional movement patterns with ES-On. Participant 2, with significant paraparesis and minimal spasticity, showed limited gait changes but experienced marked improvements in static balance, particularly under eyes-closed conditions. No adverse events were reported.<\/jats:p>\n                <\/jats:sec>\n                <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>This pilot study suggests that ES paired with task-specific training may enhance gait and balance in individuals with progressive MS. Responses varied based on impairment profiles, underscoring the importance of individualized ES parameter tuning. 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