Physiotherapeutic conduct in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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.
Pozza
Andreza Martinez
AM
Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
Delamura
Milene Karenine
MK
Ramirez
Clarissa
C
Valério
Nelson Iguimar
NI
Marino
Laís Helena Carvalho
LH
Lamari
Neuseli Marino
NM
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