Physical Therapy’s Management for the Complex Treatment of Patients Having Had a Cerebral Vascular Accident - Case Study

Authors

  • Elena Rabolu University of Pitești, Târgu din Vale 1, 110040, Romania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29081/gsjesh.2020.21.2s.06

Keywords:

cerebral vascular accident, functional independence, physical therapy, neuromotor sequalae.

Abstract

Worldwide, cerebral vascular accident is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. According to the World Health Organization, 6,5 million cerebrovascular accident- induced deaths were recorded in 2011. In Romania, the cerebrovascular accident is the third mortality cause, after cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The number of cerebral vasculo-circulatory diseases continues to grow, due to atherosclerosis and high blood pressure frequency. Physical therapy aims to help patients gradually recover the range of motion in their lower and upper limbs, reduce oedema, prevent bed sores, prevent or reduce joint stiffness, as well as recover the ability to perform day to day activities. The purpose of this paper was to highlight physical therapy’s beneficial outcome when applied individualised to a patient having had a cerebral vascular accident with a view to improving the psycho- motor and sensory imbalances accompanying this diagnosis.

Published

31-12-2020

How to Cite

Physical Therapy’s Management for the Complex Treatment of Patients Having Had a Cerebral Vascular Accident - Case Study. (2020). GYMNASIUM, 21(2 (Supplement), 81-91. https://doi.org/10.29081/gsjesh.2020.21.2s.06

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