Treinamento físico de paciente com a síndrome de Hallervorden-Spatz: um relato de caso

Abstract

Introduction: Hallervorden-Spatz Syndrome is a rare neurodegenerative, autosomal recessive disease, with characteristic alterations of pyramidalism and extrapyramidalism, in addition to emotional disturbances, the diagnosis being characterized by the presence of the sign of the eye of the tiger, found on magnetic resonance imaging. Objective: To describe the effect of intervention with physical training on Hallervorden-Spatz Syndrome through a case study. The physical exercise protocol aimed at re-education of gait, muscle strengthening of upper limbs and lower limbs, improvement in lung balance and expansion. Methodology: This was a case study developed at the Center for Integrated Medical Care, from October to November 2017, for 60 minutes, total of 10 visits. Results and discussion: Patient JRGS, 28 years old, male, diagnosed with Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome (SHS) 8 years ago, and 3 years ago, started physical training, with stretching, cryostimulation, functional electrical stimulation, vibrating platform, proprioception disc and parallel bars, showing good response to treatment, resulting in improved quality of life. Conclusion: The intervention provided a satisfactory result to the patient, which showed improvement in balance, gait, coordination and gain in range of motion.