MILNE, SARAH CATHERINE A study of the impact of rehabilitation on Friedreich ataxia Friedreich ataxia is a progressive, life shortening neurological disorder. Symptoms appear on average at 10 years of age and include poor arm and leg coordination and loss of mobility. Affected people require a wheel-chair around 15 years later. This research examined the impact of a six-week outpatient rehabilitation program on balance, the ability to complete daily activities and health and well-being. It demonstrated rehabilitation improves health and well-being in individuals with Friedreich ataxia. Rehabilitation also improved the ability to function and balance. These results mean that rehabilitation should be offered to all people with Friedreich ataxia. ataxia;rehabilitation;cerebellum;spasticity;gait;Rehabilitation and Therapy (excl. Physiotherapy);Physiotherapy;Neuroscience 2018-03-21
    https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/thesis/A_study_of_the_impact_of_rehabilitation_on_Friedreich_ataxia/6004103
10.4225/03/5ab2dc9f261f6