Abstract

GRANADOS CARRERA, Julio César; ESPINOZA CASTILLO, Javier; MEGO VASQUEZ, Jimmy Alexander  and  GUZMAN HUAMAN, Eduardo. Effect of physiotherapy in a patient with neurofibromatosis type II: A case report. Rev Med Hered [online]. 2018, vol.29, n.2, pp.106-110. ISSN 1018-130X.  http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.20453/rmh.v29i2.3351.

Physiotherapy in patients with degenerative neurologic conditions may improve functional capacity allowing a better quality of life and active social participation, as long as the progression of disease allows it. We report the effects of physiotherapy in a patient with medullar involvement due to type II neurofibromatosis. Interventions were based on cardiorespiratory, functional and sport interventions. The intervention attained better functionality to walk, better self-confidence and physical capacity to work.

Keywords : Physical therapy specialty; neurofibromatosis; spinal cord injuries.

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