Influence of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on the muscle tonus and amplitude of movement in HTLV-1-infected patients with HAM/TSP
| Autor: | Costa, Kelly Helorany Alves, Silva, Tatiane Bahia do Vale, Souza, Givago da Silva, Barbosa, Richelma de Fátima de Miranda |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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| Zdroj: | Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical v.51 n.4 2018 Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) instacron:SBMT Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, Volume: 51, Issue: 4, Pages: 550-553, Published: AUG 2018 |
| Popis: | An HTLV-1-infected patient can develop paraparesis that limits their movements. Rehabilitation techniques could improve the motor abilities of these patients. The present study investigates five cases of physical therapy intervention in HTLV-1 patients to evaluate the influence of functional rehabilitation on the tonus and range of motion (ROM) of HTLV-1 patients with spasticity. The patients had a gain of ROM, especially in the lower limb, and reduction in hypertonia/spasticity after functional treatment. The reduction in hypertonia increased the ROM. Thus, functional methods may be valuable for the rehabilitation of HTLV-1 patients with neurological damage. |
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