Physiotherapy For Cerebellar Ataxia

Basis of Treatment

Can help maintain function

Aims – generic

Functional Independence

Vocational Independence

Social Independence

Aims - specific

Get aims after patient collabration –

What are patient expectations

What is feasible under the current conditions

Goals

To promote Postural stability

To improve balance

To improve and maintain gait

To prevent falls

Problem List

Postural Instability caused due to

Hypotonia in proximal musclulature

Incordinated lower limb movements

Vestibular incompetence

Rationale for treatment

Symptom based approach