Enhancing Balance and Coordination in Alcohol-Induced Cerebellar Ataxia: A Case Study
Alcohol-induced cerebellar ataxia ACA is a common acquired ataxia characterized by cerebellar degeneration resulting from long-term exposure to alcohol. However the role of physiotherapy in the treatment of ACA is unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of phys...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
2025-01-01
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| Series: | RGUHS Journal of Physiotherapy |
| Online Access: | https://journalgrid.com/view/article/rjpt/12434393 |
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| Summary: | Alcohol-induced cerebellar ataxia ACA is a common acquired ataxia characterized by cerebellar degeneration resulting from long-term exposure to alcohol. However the role of physiotherapy in the treatment of ACA is unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of physiotherapy on ataxia balance and coordination in an individual with alcohol-induced cerebellar ataxia. A 35-year-old male diagnosed with alcohol-induced cerebellar ataxia underwent physiotherapy program involving balance coordination and gait training exercises in an in-hospital environment for two weeks twice daily for 35-40 minutes. The outcome measures used were Berg Balance Scale BBS Comprehensive Coordination Scale CCS and Scale for Assessment and Rating of Ataxshyia SARA. Measurements were taken pre-intervention and post-intervention. The scores improved significantly for all the three outcome measures indicating improvement in balance coordination and ataxia. ACA is a debilitating condition that can majorly influence onersquos life. This case report suggests that exercise-based physiotherapy interventions can be beneficial in improving balance coordination and gait impairment associated with ACA. |
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| ISSN: | 2583-6765 |