Abstract:Background
Studies suggest that persons with Huntington's disease (HD) benefit from intensive rehabilitation.
Aims
To assess preliminary results of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme on quality of life, cognitive and motor function.
Methods
12 patients with early and middle stage (stages I–III of the Shoulson and Fahn Rating Scale) HD underwent a 3 week rehabilitation programme of up to 8 h 5 days per week including cognitive training, speech, physical and occupational therapy, group discussions and … Show more
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