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== Abstract == | == Abstract == | ||
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting both the upper and lower motor neurons. It is characterized by a myriad of signs and symptoms, including global muscle weakness and wasting, reduced balance, dysarthria, dysphagia and many others; this condition is invariably fatal approximately 2-5 years after onset. The purpose of this case study is to describe a possible patient experience living with a recent diagnosis of ALS. Additionally, the aim is to explore how physical therapy can be implemented to reduce the rate of regression, using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model as an intervention strategy, for educational purposes. This fictional case involves a 30-year-old female diagnosed with early-stage ALS, six months prior to this physical therapy interaction. In addition to clinical examination findings, this case study outlines potential physical therapy interventions, with the goal of maintaining the patient’s strength, range of motion, balance, endurance, cardiorespiratory function, self-efficacy, and functional independence, with each being objectively measured using appropriate outcome measures. | |||
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Revision as of 19:28, 11 May 2022
Original Editors - Jasmine Raines
Top Contributors - Jasmine Raines, Emma Lindsay and Heather Smith
Abstract[edit | edit source]
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting both the upper and lower motor neurons. It is characterized by a myriad of signs and symptoms, including global muscle weakness and wasting, reduced balance, dysarthria, dysphagia and many others; this condition is invariably fatal approximately 2-5 years after onset. The purpose of this case study is to describe a possible patient experience living with a recent diagnosis of ALS. Additionally, the aim is to explore how physical therapy can be implemented to reduce the rate of regression, using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model as an intervention strategy, for educational purposes. This fictional case involves a 30-year-old female diagnosed with early-stage ALS, six months prior to this physical therapy interaction. In addition to clinical examination findings, this case study outlines potential physical therapy interventions, with the goal of maintaining the patient’s strength, range of motion, balance, endurance, cardiorespiratory function, self-efficacy, and functional independence, with each being objectively measured using appropriate outcome measures.
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