PERFETTI METHOD IN GAIT REHABILITATION AFTER A STROKE: A CASE STUDY

Authors

  • P González García Fisioterapeuta. Profesora asociada. Departamento de Fisioterapia. Universidad de Sevilla. Sevilla. España Author
  • M I García Bernal Fisioterapeuta. Profesora asociada. Departamento de Fisioterapia. Universidad de Sevilla. Sevilla. España Author
  • M L Benítez Lugo Fisioterapeuta. Profesora colaboradora. Departamento de Fisioterapia. Universidad de Sevilla. Sevilla. España Author
  • I Bueno Vázquez Fisioterapeuta. Centro de Salud de Utrera. Servicio Andaluz de Salud. Utrera. España Author

Keywords:

stroke, gait, exercise, therapeutic, quality.

Abstract

 Introduction: gait disorders is one of the consequences of a stroke. Perfetti method has been used to rehabilitate the upper limb, however, little is known about the benefits of this method in the lower limb or the gait.. Objectives and methodology: this study (longitudinal, qualitative and observational) pretends to analyse, using Perfetti method and Viel Gait Assessment Scale, the benefits for a stroke patient with left hemiplegia. Results: after a period of six month, gait improved in both quantitative and qualitative parameters. Conclusions: Perfetti method is appropriate to rehabilitate gait in this patient.

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Published

2008-06-30

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 3 (2008): Year 2008, Volume 37 Issue 3

Section

case study

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How to Cite

González García, P., García Bernal, M. I., Benítez Lugo, M. L., & Bueno Vázquez, I. (2008). PERFETTI METHOD IN GAIT REHABILITATION AFTER A STROKE: A CASE STUDY. Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 37(3), 164-169. http://cuestionesdefisioterapia.es/index.php/cf/article/view/315