Physiotherapy in Kinsbourne syndrome: a case report
Journal Title: Physiotherapy Quarterly - Year 2018, Vol 26, Issue 2
Abstract
Purpose. To evaluate the effect of physiotherapy on ataxia and functional capacity in an individual with Kinsbourne syndrome. Methods. A case study of a 25-year-old male diagnosed with Kinsbourne syndrome undergoing a physiotherapy program in an in-hospital environment for 4 weeks, 5 times a week, with 40-minute sessions. Results. The results in the Scale for the assessment and rating of ataxia (SARA) score decreased significantly after the physiotherapeutic intervention, revealing a significant reduction of ataxia symptoms. The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores differed between the pre- and post-physiotherapeutic intervention, with improvement in the activities of the self-care domain and transfers. Conclusions. The study showed that after physiotherapy, the patient with Kinsbourne syndrome improved his functional capacity and ataxia pattern, suggesting that a physiotherapy intervention may improve coordination and activities of daily living in people with this rare disease.
Authors and Affiliations
Paulo Roberto Fonseca Junior, Daiane de Lima Santana de Lima Santana, Natália Marques Covolo, Catharine Ranieri Scaransi, Vanessa Donato do Vale
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