Evidence-based physiotherapy recommendations for the management of motor aspects in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

AIM: To provide evidence-based recommendations for the physiotherapy management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Evidence-based recommendations were developed by a multidisciplinary team, including PhDs and master's-level researchers, physicians, and experienced physiotherapists specializing in neurological rehabilitation. RESULTS: After the selection process, 23 studies were included. Eighteen recommendations addressing motor aspects in ALS were formulated. CONCLUSIONS: Therapeutic exercise should be considered to improve or maintain ALSFRS-R scores in people with ALS. However, the effects of other interventions examined in this study remain uncertain with respect to motor aspects.