Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a tool for analysis of the effect of physical therapy on spasticity in HAM/TSP patients.
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
; 48(2): 202-5, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
This study aimed to evaluate spasticity in human T-lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) patients before and after physical therapy using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).METHODS:
Nine subjects underwent physical therapy. Spasticity was evaluated using the Modified Ashworth Scale. The obtained scores were converted into ICF body functions scores.RESULTS:
The majority of subjects had a high degree of spasticity in the quadriceps muscles. According to the ICF codes, the spasticity decreased after 20 sessions of physical therapy.CONCLUSIONS:
The ICF was effective in evaluating spasticity in HAM/TSP patients.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Paraparesia Espástica Tropical
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Ejercicios de Estiramiento Muscular
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Espasticidad Muscular
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil