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Physiotherapy for ataxia
Hello, my mother aged 68 years visited neurologist for balance problem while walking and doctor diagnosed peripheral neuropathy due to elevated blood sugar level and prescribed gabapin 300 (1-0-1) along with sugar medicines and now her blood sugar level is in control and her health condition is improved but still she has to take support sometimes while walking or ascending or descending stairs and for that he recommended physiotherapy gait exercise and strengthening exercises. Here my question is with this would she be able to walk normally like before and any electrotherapy needed or with manual exercise therapy only will be cured? Attached doctor's prescription herewith
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No electrotherapy required. She will be treated with coordination exercises prescribed by a physiotherapist.
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Take ur mom to a nearby Physiotherapy clinic.
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let her be careful and take support while walking.
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Both will help electrotherapy as well as other manual exercises in regaining her balance and coordination
Along with medicines as precribed
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self practice of exercises play a major role in her early recovery..
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visit near by physio clinic
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Through proper balance and coordination techniques she can improve her balance. ASAP consult with a physiotherapist.
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Physiotherapy treatment for her is more about movements which should be started under a physiotherapist's guidance. To maintain regular activity, certain exercises may be prescribed to follow at home also. This is a slow process and continuity is important.
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With electrotherapy manual technique exercises are also needed.
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Mr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
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Please visit the nearby Physio clinic for the best diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. MANISH SHARMA (PT)
Physiotherapist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes definitely she ll be able to walk but she need proper Physio guidance for gait training or strengthening exercises.so if you are worrying about her bed ridden conditions then try to make her mobilise every 1-2 hour.she need more attention from Physio to make her independent so she ll be able to do her active daily life.
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Try to consult with Physio as soon as possible.need proper counselling
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Contact SPARC NAGASANDRA
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Dr. Jiwangi singh (PT)
Physiotherapist
6 yrs exp
Mumbai
Well , gait training exercises, Lower extremity strengthening exercises, core strengthening exercises , some balance improving exercises and coordination exercises will be needed
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Dr. Steephan John
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
for her need proper balance and coordination exercises and strengthening exercise
we can maintain and improve the gait
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kindly visit nearby physiotherapist
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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Jammu
Hi she requires manual therapy only along with her prescribed medications.
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