Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2617680 Fisioterapia 2011 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
To analyze the effects of inclusion within a Vojta Therapy protocol in the physiotherapy program of a case with a spinal cord injury. A Patient with 6-month old C3-C6 incomplete spinal cord injury, ASIA Scale C. The ASIA Scale sensory-motor assessment, the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury, version 2 (Wisci II) Scale for gait analysis and Barthel Scale for functionality were evaluated, also performing an urodynamic and spirometrics study. The results after the study show progression on the ASIA Scale improvements from the C to D levels. The urodynamic study showed improvement of bladder filling in 119% with compensated micturation. Respiratory function increased by 10% forced vital capacity and 55% forced expiratory flowing (25%-75%). Gait improved from 0 to 17/20 on the Wisci II Scale and functiohnality went from 0 to 35 points on the Barthel Scale. In the case cased, the combination of both therapies has been translated into a significant acceleration of the rehabilitation process in all the variables measured.
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