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
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