Background
Neuromyelitis optica is a rare immune-mediated demyelinating central nervous system disorder affecting the spinal cord and optic nerves. There is no permanent cure for this disease, and its management requires a multidisciplinary approach.
Objective
The objective of this case report is to see the effectiveness of physical therapy in the management of neuromyelitis Optica.
Methods
A case of a 13-year-old female with symptoms of left side weakness, balance, and gait impairments administered a 2-week exercise protocol including progressive resistance training for strength improvements, virtual reality gaming for balance and stability improvements, and modified constraint-induced movement therapy for upper extremity functioning and activities of daily living (ADLs). Pre- and post-outcome measures include manual muscle testing (MMT) scores for strength, ProKin TecnoBody assessment for balance and stability, Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and Capabilities of Upper extremity Questionnaire (CUE-Q) for ADLs.
Results
Results showed a marked improvement in the scores of MMT, FIM, CUE, and ProKin TecnoBody post-intervention.
Conclusion
Physical therapy is effective in the management of neuromyelitis optica.
Prolapsed intervertebral disc or herniated disc (PIVD) is a common cause of back pain between the ages of 30 and 50 years. But, in the elderly PIVD is associated with associated symptoms whose management is often ignored. We reported a case of an 85 years old male patient with existing symptoms of PIVD for the last 5 years. However, the patient has never gone for physiotherapy treatment for the past 5 years due to unawareness and ignorance of the same. Since it was a geriatric case, the patient presented with associated symptoms along with PIVD. We tried to focus on the associated symptoms of the patient as well along with PIVD like fall risk and balance. The intervention program constituted 3 weeks of physiotherapy intervention focusing on pain management, strength conditioning, and balance training followed by an Otago Home Exercise Program.
Background and Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to see the awareness about physiotherapy in people suffering from a diabetic condition in India. Physiotherapy can play a very important role in the life of people with the diabetic condition. Materials & Methods: The participants who visited doctors for diabetic treatment were asked to volunteer in the study. A total of 40 subjects volunteered in the study. All were informed about the study and data collection was made in google form. Results: By result shows very little awareness in a diabetic patient about physiotherapy and its benefit in the condition. Conclusion: Therefore, by this study and the above data, we can conclude that there is very little awareness in the people in diabetic condition for the benefit in their life. They don’t know the advantages of physiotherapy in diabetic conditions and the effects on ROM and their quality of life and pain. Awareness needs to be created in the Indian population about the effects of physiotherapy in diabetic patients and its benefits in their life.
Background and Objectives Chronic neurological conditions impose a burden on caregivers as they are a major contributor for disability-adjusted life years of patients. Stress is the common psychological concern of caregivers. This randomized controlled study examined the effect of tele-guided imagery on stress among caregivers of these neurological patients.
Methods Thirty caregivers were selected for participation in study as per the inclusion criteria and were randomly assigned into experimental and control groups. Initial caregivers' mental health screening was performed with the mini-mental state examination tool. For outcome measure, perceived stress scale (PSS) score tool was utilized and both pre- and postintervention scores were noted. Effect of tele-guided intervention was compared with the control group.
Results Significant difference was noted in the PSS scores among the caregivers receiving tele-guided imagery when compared with controlled group caregivers.
Conclusion Tele-guided imagery is an effective tool for stress management among caregivers. Also, it improves the individual's mental health aspect.
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