Journal article
Rehabilitation for Individuals with Genetic Degenerative Ataxia: A Systematic Review
SC Milne, LA Corben, N Georgiou-Karistianis, MB Delatycki, EM Yiu
Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair | SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC | Published : 2017
Abstract
Background. Treatment of genetic degenerative ataxia is currently based on symptom management and maintenance of function. However, utilization of rehabilitation is limited due to a lack of evidence supporting its efficacy. Objective. This systematic review evaluated rehabilitation interventions for individuals with genetic degenerative ataxia. In addition, long-term outcomes from rehabilitation and optimal duration and intensity of rehabilitation were examined. Methods. A comprehensive search of 4 databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, PEDro, and Cochrane) identified randomized, nonrandomized controlled, and cohort studies published from inception through to January 2016. The studies included at least..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia Postgraduate Scholarship
Funding Acknowledgements
The authors disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: The authors would like to thank the Friedreich Ataxia Research Association (Australasia), the Friedreich Ataxia Research Alliance (United States of America), and Murdoch Childrens Research Institute for their ongoing financial support. SCM is a recipient of a National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia Postgraduate Scholarship (APP1093259), EMY is an Early Career Fellow of the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (APP1073323).