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ArticleBMJ case reports2024

Role of physical therapy intervention in acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.

Sanjay Tejraj Parmar, Charulata Deshpande, Dipti Sambhajirao Kadam

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3 authors.

Sanjay Tejraj ParmarPhysiotherapy, SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad, Karnataka, India sanjaytparmar777@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7186-0532
Charulata DeshpandePhysiotherapy, SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.
Dipti Sambhajirao KadamPhysiotherapy, SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We reported a case of a school-going child, diagnosed with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) who presented with symptoms such as high fever, acute hemiplegia and ataxia and was referred for physiotherapeutic intervention. This case report aims to document the assessment and management of ADEM from the intensive care unit to the home setting by physical therapy. Also, the child developed ventilator-associated pneumonia and a right lower motor neuron facial injury for which the child was referred to paediatric physical therapy. Since then, continuing for 8 months has helped the child to be independent in all aspects of mobility with no complaints. The child showed improvement in WeeFIM scores and Sunnybrook facial grading after 99 sessions of intensive physical therapy for approximately 83 hours along with the home programme. It has been proven an efficient treatment method along with other medical lines of treatment for neurological impairment associated with ADEM.

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Encephalomyelitis, Acute DisseminatedPhysical Therapy ModalitiesChildHumansNeurology (drugs and medicines)Paediatrics (drugs and medicines)Respiratory system

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PMID38589237
PMCPMC11015239
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