ArticleCureus2025
Benefits of Targeting Proprioceptors to Improve the Dynamic Trunk Balance and Quality of Life of Patients With Cerebellar Ataxia: A Case Report.
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Cerebellar ataxia is characterized by a variety of motor and non-motor manifestations. This case report aims to present a case of cerebellar ataxia secondary to cerebellar infarct and the pivotal role of physiotherapy in gaining patients' functional recovery, thereby improving their dynamic trunk balance and quality of life. We glance at the case of a 50-year-old man, complaining of bilateral upper and lower limb weakness with clumsy balance while sitting and walking. This case report presents neurophysiotherapy rehabilitation, specifically targeting the proprioceptors to manage the condition. Interventions to improve proprioception include proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), sit-ups, four-point kneeling exercises, standing with upper limb movement, standing with upper limb resisted movement, and scapular retraction and protraction. Outcome measures like the Scale of Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Barthel Index (BI), Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHO-QOL) Scale were assessed. At the end of six weeks, there was a significant improvement in clinical outcome scores. The duration of rehabilitation was five days/week for a total of six weeks. We infer that the patient's symptoms ultimately improved by physiotherapy rehabilitation. Additionally, it boosted his quality of life and increased his functional independence.
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