Key result
A six-month rehabilitation program for a child with SMA Type 2 maintained functional motor ability, improved WeeFIM score by 8 points, and decreased Cobb's angle of scoliosis to 12°.
Why the study?
To show the benefit of rehabilitation intervention for the habilitation of a child with spinal muscular atrophy type 2.
Does a comprehensive rehabilitation program improve functional ability and quality of life in a child with SMA Type 2?
Population
A 5-year-8-month-old female diagnosed with SMA type 2
Comparison
Comprehensive rehabilitation program including exercise, psychological, and social support
Design
Case report
Authors
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Rehabilitation may aid SMA Type 2 habilitation; leaves open confirmation in controlled trials.
Case Report (n=1)
Does a comprehensive rehabilitation program improve functional ability and quality of life in a child with SMA Type 2?
A comprehensive rehabilitation program maintained motor function and improved respiratory function, ADLs, and quality of life in a child with SMA Type 2.
Prananta et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 (n=1). Rehabilitation program was evaluated on Functional motor ability, ADL capability, and quality of life. A six-month rehabilitation program for a child with SMA Type 2 maintained functional motor ability, improved WeeFIM score by 8 points, and decreased Cobb's angle of scoliosis to 12°.
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