Systematic Review of Rehabilitation in Focal Dystonias: Classification and Recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rehabilitation interventions are rarely utilized as an alternative or adjunct therapy for focal dystonias. Reasons for limited utilization are unknown, but lack of conclusive evidence of effectiveness is likely a crucial factor.

Methods and findings

The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the level of evidence for rehabilitation interventions in focal dystonias. Rehabilitation interventions were classified based upon the underlying theoretical basis of different approaches, and the strength of evidence for each category was evaluated to identify gaps in the field. Prospective studies using rehabilitation methods in cervical, hand, and foot dystonia were reviewed. The key elements of treatments tested were identified and studies were grouped into six

SUBMITTER: Prudente CN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6032834 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature