Ulanowski Elizabeth A, Danzl Megan M, Sims Kara M
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health Professions, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, USA; Bellarmine University/Norton Healthcare Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency, Louisville, KY, USA.
Bellarmine University/Norton Healthcare Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency, Louisville, KY, USA.
Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y). 2017 Mar 15;7:448. doi: 10.7916/D8X92H0G. eCollection 2017.
There is a lack of evidence examining the role of physical therapy (PT) to address movement dysfunction for individuals with essential tremor (ET).
A 61-year-old male with ET and prolonged bilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) completed 14 sessions of outpatient PT that emphasized balance, functional movements, and proximal stability training with an integration of principles of body awareness training and visual motor coordination. Improvements were noted in all outcome measures.
This report describes a novel PT approach that offers a promising means of improving functional mobility and balance while decreasing falls risk in patients with ET.
缺乏证据来检验物理治疗(PT)对原发性震颤(ET)患者运动功能障碍的作用。
一名61岁患有ET且长期接受双侧深部脑刺激(DBS)的男性完成了14次门诊PT治疗,治疗强调平衡、功能性运动以及近端稳定性训练,并结合了身体意识训练和视觉运动协调原则。所有结果指标均有改善。
本报告描述了一种新颖的PT方法,该方法为改善ET患者的功能活动能力和平衡、同时降低跌倒风险提供了一种有前景的手段。