| Long-term effects of coordinative training in degenerative cerebellar disease. | |
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PMID: 20737551 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Few clinical studies have evaluated physiotherapeutic interventions for patients with degenerative cerebellar disease. In particular, evidence for long-term effects and transfer to activities of daily life is rare. We have recently shown that coordinative training leads to short-term improvements in motor performance. To evaluate long-term benefits and translation to real world function, we here assessed motor performance and achievements in activities of daily life 1 year after a 4 week intensive coordinative training, which was followed by a home training program. Effects were assessed by clinical rating scales, a goal attainment score and quantitative movement analysis. Despite gradual decline of motor performance and gradual increase of ataxia symptoms due to progression of disease after 1 year, improvements in motor performance and achievements in activities of daily life persisted. Thus, also in patients with degenerative cerebellar disease, continuous coordinative training leads to long-term improvements, which translate to real world function. |
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Authors:
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Winfried Ilg; Doris Brötz; Susanne Burkard; Martin A Giese; Ludger Schöls; Matthis Synofzik |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society Volume: 25 ISSN: 1531-8257 ISO Abbreviation: Mov. Disord. Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-08 Completed Date: 2011-01-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8610688 Medline TA: Mov Disord Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2239-46 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cognitive Neurology, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, and Werner Reichardt Centre for Integrative Neuroscience, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany. |
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Adult Aged Cerebellar Diseases / complications, rehabilitation* Disability Evaluation Female Humans Longitudinal Studies Male Middle Aged Movement / physiology Neurodegenerative Diseases / complications, rehabilitation* Physical Therapy Modalities* Psychomotor Performance / physiology* Treatment Outcome |
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