An Evidence-based Practice for the Treatment of Lateral Medullary Syndrome

This case report describes occupational therapy interventions focussed on improving the activities of daily living performance of a 73-year-old male recovering from Wallenberg syndrome, which resulted from a lateral medullary infarction. Historically, one of the most widely used approaches to physical rehabilitation in neurological populations has been the reflex-hierarchical theories, which are not supported in the literature as being effective for improving functional performance. Therefore, a contemporary task-oriented approach was used as a theoretical base for this case report. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework was used to structure the occupational therapy evaluation, intervention, and outcome of this case.