Physical therapy assistance in neurological disorders in people living with hiv / aids associated with neurotoxoplasmosis: literature review.

Introduction: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remains a major public health problem, where HIV-infected patients have severe and progressive immune compromise and are responsible for AIDS. Objective: to elucidate possible neurological changes caused by AIDS, as well as to review in the literature the physiotherapeutic role in neurological disorders in people living with HIV / AIDS associated with Neurotoxoplasmosis. Method: Literature revision, using the following databases: VHL (Virtual Health Library), Scielo (A Scientific Electronic Library Online), PubMed (National Library of Medicine), PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database), MEDLINE ( Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online). Articles were selected that met the inclusion criteria. Results: A scarce number of scientific articles was observed in the databases on the subject, corresponding to 04 publications, of the selected studies the physiotherapy techniques used were stretching, isometric strengthening exercises, range of motion exercises, joint mobilization, neuromuscular facilitation proprioceptive and hydrotherapy. Conclusion: It was seen that physical therapy promotes good results in improving the functionality of patients with HIV associated with neurotoxoplasmosis, mainly in balance, functional mobility, motor coordination and motor symptoms, however there was a shortage of articles in relation to physical therapy treatment for people with HIV. associated with neurotoxoplasmosis, it is suggested that new studies of high methodological quality be developed in order to investigate further on this topic for better evidence-based practice.