ABORDAGEM FISIOTERAPÊUTICA NA MIELOPATIA COMPRESSIVA SECUNDÁRIA À AMILOIDOSE: RELATO DE CASO

Myelopathy is an umbrella term used to refer disorders that affect the spinal cord. There are several mechanisms can cause it, however, secondary cord compression, amyloidosis, one of rarest forms. The aim present study report physiotherapy approach in compressive myelopathy amyloidosis. This a descriptive with mixed approach, case type, carried out during supervised internship neurofunctional physiotherapy, graduation course at Community University Chapecó Region (UNOCHAPECÓ). Data collection was through assessment script and specific scales on patient's case, from May July 2022, totaling nine visits, between assessment, treatment reassessment. patient under 55 years old, male, diagnosis It possible observe objective improvement Romberg Timed Get Up And Go tests variables balance risk falls, subjective improvements, relation psychological aspects such as feeling well-being disposition after consultations. . noted physiotherapeutic adopted this resulted functional framework brought benefits well being In addition, it made better understand rare condition few reports literature.