Resistance Training in Wilson Disease: A Case Study
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Abstract
A 15-year-old boy was diagnosed with Wilson disease and referred to a physiotherapy clinic for treatment. He received daily physical therapy exercises with resistance training three times a week for 70 minutes for 8 weeks. The performance of daily activities was evaluated using the Persian version of the disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) questionnaire. Upper limb muscle strength was assessed using a manual muscle strength test. The DASH questionnaire score decreased from 67.24 before treatment to 46.55 after 4 weeks and 36.20 after 8 weeks. In addition, shoulder flexion and extension are improved. The analysis of resistance exercises to facilitate distal muscles through the use of manual muscle tests showed an improvement in the strength of both hands. The present study suggests that regular physical therapy and exercise may help improve daily activity and muscle strength in Wilson disease.
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| Issue | Vol 17 No 2 (2023) | |
| Section | Case Report(s) | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.18502/jmr.v17i2.12419 | |
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| Wilson disease Upper extremity Resistance training | ||
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