Physiotherapeutic conduct in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Authors

  • Andreza Martinez Pozza Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto
  • Milene Karenine Delamura Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto
  • Clarissa Ramirez Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto
  • Nelson Iguimar Valério Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto
  • Laís Helena Carvalho Marino Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto
  • Neuseli Marino Lamari Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto

Keywords:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Rehabilitation, Breathing exercises, Neurodegenerative diseases, Quality of life

Abstract

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal progressive neurodegenerative disease with multifactorial etiology for which, so far, there is no effective medicinal treatment. However, by means of kinesiotherapy intervention and patient guidance and care, physiotherapy can delay physical functional losses, muscle fatigue and immobility of the joint muscle system, thereby improving the quality of life. This survey had the aim of reviewing the physiotherapeutic conduct currently used in ALS cases. Monthly monitoring is recommended, with changes in goals and conduct at each stage of the disease, activities to be pursued around the home, and emphasis on stretching, muscle strengthening, posture adequacy and respiratory kinesiotherapy.

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Author Biographies

Andreza Martinez Pozza, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto

Physiotherapist and student on the Lato Sensu postgraduate course in Hospital Physiotherapy at Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.

Milene Karenine Delamura, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto

Physiotherapist and student on the Lato Sensu postgraduate course on hospital physiotherapy at Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.

Clarissa Ramirez, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto

MSc. Physiotherapist, specialist in neurological physiotherapy. Professor of Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.

Nelson Iguimar Valério, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto

PhD. Psychologist, associate professor of Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.

Laís Helena Carvalho Marino, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto

Physiotherapist, specialist in hospital physiotherapy at Faculdade Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, and Supervisor of Physiotherapeutic Improvement at Hospital de Base de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.

Neuseli Marino Lamari, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto

PhD. Physiotherapist, associate professor of Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.

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Pozza AM, Delamura MK, Ramirez C, Valério NI, Marino LHC, Lamari NM. Physiotherapeutic conduct in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Sao Paulo Med J [Internet]. 2006 Nov. 11 [cited 2025 Mar. 14];124(6):350-4. Available from: https://periodicosapm.emnuvens.com.br/spmj/article/view/2297

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Vol. 124 No. 6 (2006)

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