Title

A Comprehensive Physical Therapy Program For Adult-Onset Dystonia: A Case Report

Creator

Karissa Wells, University of New EnglandFollow
Kirsten Buchanan, University of New EnglandFollow

Faculty Advisor(s)

Kirsten Buchanan

Files

Description

Dystonia can present with symptoms of involuntary muscle contractions, resting tremors, and diminished muscular control. Patients with dystonia can present similarly to patients with Parkinson’s disease due to the association with the basal ganglia. While there is significant research on physical therapy (PT) interventions for patients with Parkinson’s disease there is limited research on the PT evaluation and treatment of patients with dystonia. The purpose of this case report was to describe a comprehensive PT regimen, based on Parkinson’s disease research, for a patient diagnosed with adult-onset dystonia.

Publication Date

12-6-2016

Disciplines

Physical Therapy

Preferred Citation

Wells, Karissa and Buchanan, Kirsten, "A Comprehensive Physical Therapy Program For Adult-Onset Dystonia: A Case Report" (2016). Case Report Posters. Poster 94.
https://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrposter/94