Open AccessIntensive Task-oriented Training for Mobility and Balance in a Patient with Multiple Strokes: a Case Report
Author(s) -
Maribeth Anne P. Gelisanga,
Edward James R. Gorgon
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
acta medica philippina/acta medica philippina
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.128
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 2094-9278
pISSN - 0001-6071
DOI - 10.47895/amp.v51i4.511
Subject(s) - balance (ability) , task (project management) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , medicine , adverse effect , physical therapy , management , economics
Patients with multiple strokes are often excluded from studies due to poor outcomes. This case report described change in mobility and balance in a 54-year-old male with four strokes following intensive physical therapy (PT) based on the Taskoriented Approach. Outcome assessment demonstrated clinically meaningful change in balance and mobility, and no adverse events. Intensive task-oriented PT is safe and feasible, and may contribute toward positive outcomes in severe disability related to multiple strokes.