title: Physiotherapeutic conduct in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Andreza Martinez
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Pozza
authors.forename: Milene Karenine
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Delamura
authors.forename: Clarissa
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ramirez
authors.forename: Nelson Iguimar
authors.initials: NI
authors.lastname: Valério
authors.forename: Laís Helena Carvalho
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Marino
authors.forename: Neuseli Marino
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Lamari
mesh_terms: D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000628:therapy*; D001945:Breathing Exercises; D005221:Fatigue / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011788:Quality of Life; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy