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

Overview

Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2024 Oct 3

PMID 39360074

Authors

Saurabh N Puri

Raghumahanti Raghuveer

Shrushti Jachak

Priya Tikhile

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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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