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ArticleNeurology international2026

Neurocognitive Therapeutic Exercise Integrated with Focal Mechanical Vibrations in a CANVAS Patient: A Case Report.

Filippo Camerota, Filippo Mario Topa, Giuseppe Di Pietro, Federico Zangrando, Lorenzo Coluccia, Massimiliano Mangone, Marco Paoloni, Andrea Truini, Claudia Celletti

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Filippo CamerotaPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Division, Umberto I University Hospital, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0268-4026
Filippo Mario TopaDepartment of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy.
Giuseppe Di PietroDepartment of Human Neuroscience, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9645-3578
Federico ZangrandoPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Division, Umberto I University Hospital, 00185 Rome, Italy.
Lorenzo ColucciaPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Division, Umberto I University Hospital, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0009-0003-1705-8612
Massimiliano MangoneDepartment of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy.
Marco PaoloniDepartment of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0947-9711
Andrea TruiniDepartment of Human Neuroscience, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy.
Claudia CellettiDepartment of Life Sciences, Health, and Health Professions, Link Campus University, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7154-5882

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Abstract

Cerebellar Ataxia, Neuropathy and Bilateral Vestibular Areflexia Syndrome (CANVAS) is a progressive multisystem disorder characterized by cerebellar ataxia, sensory neuropathy and bilateral vestibular failure. Although intensive rehabilitation is commonly recommended, the actual effectiveness and the most appropriate physiotherapeutic strategy for CANVAS have not been clearly established. BACKGROUND/

objectivesTo evaluate the effects of an integrated rehabilitation program combining neurocognitive therapeutic exercise and focal muscle vibration (FMV) on clinical and instrumental measures of gait, balance and postural stability in a CANVAS patient.

methodsA structured protocol consisting of neurocognitive therapeutic exercise and FMV was administered. Clinical measures included the Berg Balance Scale, Tinetti, SARA and SF-36. The instrumental evaluations included stabilometry and gait analysis.

resultsThe intervention produced improvements in balance scores associated with a reduction in fall risk. Stabilometry revealed reduction in oscillation area.

conclusionsFMV combined with neurocognitive therapeutic exercise may promote clinical and biomechanical improvements in CANVAS.

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CANVASfocal mechanical vibrationgait analysisneurocognitive rehabilitationproprioceptionstabilometryvestibular areflexia

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PMCPMC13119285

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