The effect of weights on lower limbs in static and dynamic balance for ataxia sufferers
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v16i3a103200Keywords:
Cerebellar Ataxia, Lower Extremity, Musculoskeletal Equilibrium, Gait AtaxiaAbstract
The object of this research was to evaluate the effect of ataxia sufferers using weights on the lower members while walking. It is believed that weights on lower members benefits the gait quality of ataxia patients, altering the motor programming and neural connections in the cerebellum that are alterable in motor learning. Twentyone individuals were randomly divided into two groups: with weights (GP n=10) and without weights (SP n=11). Everyone did 20 sessions of physiotherapy and were evaluated before (first evaluation), after treatment (second evaluation), and after 30 days (third evaluation), by means of the Berg Balance, Dynamic Gait Index, Equiscale, Inter-national Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale, Functional Independence Measure. The ANOVA analysis was used for repeated measurements to compare the evolution of variables over time, with a significance the GP individuals managed better results with balance, coordination, and functional independence than those without weights. The GP group managed to maintain the benefit from the first through third evaluations on all scales except the DGI. The study proved the effectiveness of weights in improving the static and dynamic balance, the gait coordination, and functional independence.
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