Exploring the Impact of Personalized Physical Therapy on a Patient With Motor Neuron Disorder: A Case Study.

Saurabh N Puri, Raghumahanti Raghuveer, Shrushti Jachak, Priya Tikhile

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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. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Saurabh N PuriDepartment of Neuro-Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND.

Raghumahanti RaghuveerDepartment of Neuro-Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND.

Shrushti JachakDepartment of Neuro-Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND.

Priya TikhileDepartment of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND.

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Abstract

This case study examines the effect of a tailor-made physiotherapy regimen on an 85-year-old male patient who was suffering from bulbar motor neuron disease (MND) and had a history of stroke and COVID-19. The physiotherapy plan was designed to strategically address the patient's respiratory issues, generalized weakness affecting limb muscles, and speech and swallowing difficulties. Frequent evaluations made it possible to adjust the treatment plan, emphasizing a holistic strategy to improve the patient's overall quality of life. Improvements in scores on multiple functional scales and manual muscle testing were shown by outcome measures and follow-up evaluations. This case emphasizes how important customized physiotherapy is for maximizing functional outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for patients dealing with the complicated conditions of bulbar MND.

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosisbulbar mndmotor neuron diseasephysiotherapy rehabilitationprogressive bulbar palsyrehabilitation strategies

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PMID39360074

DOI10.7759/cureus.68373

PMCPMC11444842

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