Movement Disorders Rehabilitation

Description:

The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the most important movement disorders and describe the rehabilitation tools available for each disease.

The management of movement disorders is challenging since most of these diseases are not curable and hardly treatable.

Many of the disorders are chronic or degenerative diseases, therefore patients develop motor complications that could improve with rehabilitation interventions.

Movement Disorders Rehabilitation intends to serve as a practical guide on the field, attracting the interest of professionals and researchers on the fields of neurology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and other correlated therapies.

Table of Contents:

1: Introduction

Movement Disorders and Rehabilitation

References

2: Parkinson’s Disease

Overview of Parkinson’s Disease

Introduction

Pathological Features

Etiopathogenesis

Clinical Manifestation

Diagnosis

Differential Diagnosis

Symptomatic Management

Levodopa

Long-Term Motor Complications of Levodopa Treatment

Catechol-O-methyl Transferase Inhibitors

Dopamine Agonists

Anticholinergics

Amantadine

Disease-Modifying Drugs (Neuroprotection)

Surgery

Physical Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease

Introduction

Specific Issues in Physiotherapy for PD (Cues)

Cueing via Devices

Gait

Dual Task Training of Gait and Cognition

Posture, Balance and Falls

Transfers

Manual Activities

Exercise

Other Interventions

Dance

The Use of Virtual Reality as a Strategy for Physical Therapy in PD

Future Directions

Speech Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease

Introduction

Organic Neurological Dysphonia

Hypokinetic Dysarthria

Language Dysfunction

Other Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Disorders

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia

Sialorrhea

Future Directions

Occupational Therapy Intervention in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Introduction

Motor Aspects

Cognitive Aspects

Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

Home Environment

Family/Caregiver Support

Future Directions

References

3: Atypical Parkinsonism

Introduction

Multiple System Atrophy

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Corticobasal Degeneration

Physical Therapy in Parkinsonian Syndromes

Physical Therapy in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Physical Therapy in Multiple System Atrophy

Physical Therapy in Corticobasal Syndrome

Speech Therapy in APD

Multiple System Atrophy

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Corticobasal Syndrome

References

4: Rehabilitation of Dystonia

Introduction

Special Features of Dystonia

Treatment of Dystonia

Antidystonic Treatment

Antidystonic Drugs

Adjuvant Drugs

Rehabilitation of Dystonia

Methods

Structural Aspects

Cervical Dystonia

Blepharospasm

Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Dystonia

Task-Specific Dystonia

Non-focal Dystonia

References

5: Rehabilitation of Ataxia

Introduction

Motor Rehabilitation

Use of Virtual Reality Applications

Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises

Adding Extra Weight to Exercises

Sports Activities

Prospects for Rehabilitation of Ataxia

Speech and Voice Therapy in Ataxia

References

6: Rehabilitation in Essential Tremor

Introduction

Clinical Features of ET

Pharmacological and Surgical Therapies

Pharmacological Approach

Surgical Approach

Nonpharmacological Therapy and Rehabilitation

Tremor

Resistance Training

Inertial Loading

Dexterity Training

Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation

Massage

Gait

References

7: Rehabilitation in Chorea

Introduction

Genetic Chorea

Neuro-acanthocytosis

Wilson’s Disease

Benign Hereditary Chorea

C9orf72 Disease

DRPLA

Nongenetic Chorea

Rehabilitation

Dysarthria

Dysphagia

Malnutrition

Gait Disturbance and Postural Instability

Conclusion

References

8: Huntington’s Disease

Introduction

Physical Therapy

Main Goals of Physical Therapy

Pre-manifest Stage

Early Stage

Mid Stage

Late Stages of HD

Speech and Language Therapy in Huntington’s Disease

References

9: Movement Disorders in Pediatrics

Introduction

Cerebral Palsy

Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Spastic Diplegia

Spastic Quadriplegia

Spastic Hemiplegia

Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy

Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

Mixed Cerebral Palsy

Management

Clinical Scales

Gross Motor Function Measure

Gross Motor Function Classification System

Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory

Spastic Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Physical Therapy

Passive Muscle Stretching

Muscle Strengthening by Functional Training

Electrical Stimulation

Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and Bimanual Intense Therapy

Virtual Reality Training

Hippotherapy

Aquatic Therapy

Sensory Integration

Orthoses

Oral Therapy

Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

Orthopedic Surgery

Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy

Dystonia

Clinical Evaluation

Treatments for Dystonia

Oral Medication

Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

Neurosurgery

Physical Therapy

Postural Reeducation

Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy

Biofeedback

Sensory Tricks

Kinesiotape

References

10: Future Perspectives: Assessment Tools and Rehabilitation in the New Age

Introduction

Currently Used Scale-Based Assessment Techniques

Current Technology-Based Assessment Techniques

Laboratory-Based Methods

Vicon System

Gait Analysis Carpet System

Portable and Mobile Methods

Kinect

Optotrak

Wearable Inertial Sensors

Kinesia

Motion Capture Suit

Rehabilitation Approaches in Current Use

Rehabilitation Techniques for PD

Targeted, Disability-Based Rehabilitative Approaches to Parkinson’s Disease

Active Cancellation of Tremor Device

Laser Cane

Future Technology-Based Rehabilitation of Parkinson’s Disease

Virtual Reality

Nintendo Wii for Rehabilitation in PD

Immersive Virtual Reality for Rehabilitation in PD

Augmented Immersive Virtual Reality Assessment and Treatment

Conclusion

References

Index