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Review
. 2006 Nov 7;124(6):350-4.
doi: 10.1590/s1516-31802006000600011.

Physiotherapeutic conduct in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Andreza Martinez Pozza  1 , Milene Karenine Delamura, Clarissa Ramirez, Nelson Iguimar Valério, Laís Helena Carvalho Marino, Neuseli Marino Lamari
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Review

Physiotherapeutic conduct in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Andreza Martinez Pozza et al. Sao Paulo Med J. .

Abstract
in English, Portuguese

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal progressive neurodegenerative disease with multifactorial etiology for which, so far, there is no effective medicinal treatment. However, by means of kinesiotherapy intervention and patient guidance and care, physiotherapy can delay physical functional losses, muscle fatigue and immobility of the joint-muscle system, thereby improving the quality of life. This survey had the aim of reviewing the physiotherapeutic conduct currently used in ALS cases. Monthly monitoring is recommended, with changes in goals and conduct at each stage of the disease, activities to be pursued around the home, and emphasis on stretching, muscle strengthening, posture adequacy and respiratory kinesiotherapy.

Esclerose lateral amiotrófica (ELA) é uma doença neurodegenerativa progressiva, fatal, de etiologia multifatorial e sem tratamento medicamentoso efetivo até o momento. Entretanto, a fisioterapia, por meio de intervenções cinesioterapêuticas e orientações aos pacientes e aos cuidadores, ameniza a perda físicofuncional, a fadiga muscular e a imobilidade do sistema músculo-esquelético, melhorando a qualidade de vida. Buscou-se neste trabalho sugerir os procedimentos fisioterapêuticos utilizados atualmente na ELA. Indica-se realizar acompanhamentos mensais com mudanças nos objetivos e nas condutas a cada fase da doença e propõe-se acompanhamento das atividades em domicílio, com ênfase em alongamentos, fortalecimento muscular, adequação postural e cinesioterapia respiratória.

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Conflicts of interest: Not declared

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