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Rehabilitation across the lifespan for individuals with arthrogryposis
Author(s) -
Wagner Lisa V.,
Cherry J. Suzanne,
Sawatzky Bonita J.,
Fąfara Alicja,
Elfassy Caroline,
Eriksson Marie,
Montpetit Kathleen,
Bucci Tricia,
Donohoe Maureen
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
american journal of medical genetics part c: seminars in medical genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.419
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1552-4876
pISSN - 1552-4868
DOI - 10.1002/ajmg.c.31729
Subject(s) - arthrogryposis multiplex congenita , rehabilitation , toddler , arthrogryposis , range of motion , multidisciplinary approach , physical medicine and rehabilitation , activities of daily living , psychology , physical therapy , medicine , developmental psychology , surgery , sociology , social science
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) can be a perplexing diagnosis that consists of limited range of motion (ROM) and decreased muscle strength in multiple joints. The person with AMC often possesses a certain tenacity and “spunk” that assists them with adjusting and adapting to the realities of daily life. The rehabilitation process assists the individual with AMC in achieving and maintaining the maximal active and passive range of motion and strength in order to participate in activities of daily living (ADL) throughout the developmental stages. The result of this life‐long process is greatly impacted by collaboration among the multidisciplinary teams. Ultimately, rehabilitation should focus on three levels of treatment: (a) body structure, (b) activity, and (c) participation. This article describes rehabilitation across the lifespan—focusing on the therapeutic needs in the infant, toddler, school age and teenage/adult years—while also highlighting opportunities for improvement.