Article

Multiple system atrophy is a rare neurodegenerative disease with a poor
prognosis. Furthermore, there are no pharmacological or notable rehabilitation
strategies available to prevent the worsening of the disease. This case
presentation assessed the outcome of feedback facility-assisted balance training
in combination with physical therapy in a 61-year-old man. The patient
participated in 30 training sessions over 6 weeks for 30 minutes each that
involved balance training. His static and dynamic balance abilities were improved
on the Berg Balance Scale, Trunk Impairment Scale, Functional Independence
Measure, and Functional Reach. Although this patient's gait speed and muscle
strength did not show improvement after training, feedback facility-assisted
balance training might be a potential strategy to help reduce the rate of symptom
deterioration in patients with multiple system atrophy.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V.
CI - Copyright (c) 2018 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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Langue : ANGLAIS