Intensive Multimodal Treatment for A Young Adult with Friedreich Ataxia: A Case Report

Background: Friedreich’s ataxia (FRDA) is a progressive, neurodegenerative autosomal recessive disorder affecting multiple systems of the body. Physical therapy has been found to be beneficial for improving function and quality life in individuals with FRDA. However, there little evidence supporting specific interventions that would address functional concerns these patients, most optimal rehabilitation strategy yet determined. Case Presentation: The participant was twenty-six-year-old female who had diagnosed FRDA ten years earlier. After discontinuing physical three years, she started using wheelchair her declined. primary outcome measures employed assess were scale assessment rating (SARA) independence measure (FIM). Other included strength, range motion neurologic screening. At initial examination, presented muscle weakness, poor balance coordination, mobility restrictions. patient received intensive five weekly sessions over period months. Interventions focused on coordinative, balance, strength training activities. Results: demonstrated 30-point increase FIM, 9-point decrease SARA, amelioration manual testing scores upon completion program. Conclusion: displayed improvement all measures. Strength, severity abilities enhanced while higher level gained. Our observations suggest an multimodal approach holds potential management call further research. KEYWORDS: ataxia, Rehabilitation outcomes, therapy.