Effect of long-term climbing training on cerebellar ataxia: a case series.
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Etat: Public
Version: de l'auteur⸱e
ID Serval
serval:BIB_B2CAE023615B
Type
Article: article d'un périodique ou d'un magazine.
Sous-type
Etude de cas (case report): rapporte une observation et la commente brièvement.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Titre
Effect of long-term climbing training on cerebellar ataxia: a case series.
Périodique
Rehabilitation Research and Practice
ISSN
2090-2875 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
2090-2867
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
2011
Volume
2011
Pages
525879
Langue
anglais
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article Publication Status: ppublish
Résumé
Background. Efficient therapy for both limb and gait ataxia is required. Climbing, a complex task for the whole motor system involving balance, body stabilization, and the simultaneous coordination of all 4 limbs, may have therapeutic potential. Objective. To investigate whether long-term climbing training improves motor function in patients with cerebellar ataxia. Methods. Four patients suffering from limb and gait ataxia underwent a 6-week climbing training. Its effect on ataxia was evaluated with validated clinical balance and manual dexterity tests and with a kinematic analysis of multijoint arm and leg pointing movements. Results. The patients increased their movement velocity and achieved a more symmetric movement speed profile in both arm and leg pointing movements. Furthermore, the 2 patients who suffered the most from gait ataxia improved their balance and 2 of the 4 patients improved manual dexterity. Conclusion. Climbing training has the potential to serve as a new rehabilitation method for patients with upper and lower limb ataxia.
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Open Access
Oui
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20/08/2019 16:21