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ArticleCureus2024

Rehabilitation Strategies for Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: Physiotherapy Interventions and Management Approaches.

Ghanishtha C Burile, Neha Arya, Nikita H Seth, Tejaswini Fating

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Non-alcoholic Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: A Narrative Review.Saudi journal of medicine & medical sciences
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4 authors.

Ghanishtha C BurileCommunity Health Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Neha AryaCommunity Health Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Nikita H SethCommunity Health Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Tejaswini FatingCommunity Health Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Korsakoff syndrome and Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) show neurological and cognitive deficits. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is a compound neurological condition. The cause of this neurological condition could be the consumption of alcohol regularly for a chronic duration. A tailored rehabilitation protocol that focuses on cognitive and physical deficiencies was implemented along with thiamine supplementation for managing a case of a 49-year-old male patient who had a history of high alcohol consumption and was exhibiting typical signs of WKS. After planning a proper physiotherapy plan, it is necessary to look after the patient's progress along with re-evaluation, which reveals notable gains in cognitive function, memory, and functional independence. There is a dearth of research on the impact of physical therapy in managing WKS. The above case report reflects the benefits of combining physiotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and balance training to improve patient functionality and independence. Tailored rehabilitation interventions like the Benson relaxation method (BRM), brain gym exercises, Frenkel's exercise, electrical stimulation, sensorimotor training, basic body awareness therapy (BBAT), and gait training can be used to enhance a patient's quality of life. Addressing individual needs is essential in managing WKS, focusing on the importance of comprehensive care beyond cognitive rehabilitation alone.

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benson relaxation techniquebrain gym exercisescognitive rehabilitationelectrical stimulation sensorimotor trainingfrenkel's exercisegait trainingthiamine deficiencywernicke-korsakoff syndrome

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PMCPMC10926318

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