Pediatric physical therapy intervention in leigh’s syndrome: a clinical case report

Authors

  • Bruna Frata Santa Catarina State University
  • Anelise Sonza Santa Catarina State University
  • Natalia Alves Menegol Santa Catarina State University
  • Dayane Montemezzo Santa Catarina State University
  • Luciana Sayuri Sanada Santa Catarina State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18316/sdh.v8i2.6592

Keywords:

Leigh Disease, Motor Skills Disorders, Child, Physical Therapy, Motor Development

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this single case study was to describe a physical therapy intervention in a 5-year-old boy with Leigh Syndrome (LS).

Method: The balance was tested through the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) and the function in daily life activities was measured with the Pediatric evaluation of disability inventory (PEDI). Furthermore, the plantar pressure distribution (PPD) was measured during a self-selected speed, walking on a capacitive sensing platform. The intervention was based on the use of kinesiotherapy, sensory and proprioceptive resources, in 50-minute sessions, twice a week, for 10 weeks.

Results: The present study demonstrated gains for the child in relation to balance during gait. The same way, the improvement of postural control, task planning, and other skills was observed.

Conclusion: The physical therapy intervention in this case report for Leigh Syndrome was effective and could serve as a basis for forthcoming studies or clinical therapy intervention that follow this kind of treatment.

 

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Published

2020-05-26

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Artigos de Relato de Experiência

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