Efficacy of physiotherapy in case of drop-foot developed due to vasculitic neuropathy
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Case Report
P: 35-38
December 2017

Efficacy of physiotherapy in case of drop-foot developed due to vasculitic neuropathy

J Turk Soc Rheumatol 2017;9(0):35-38
1. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Yüksek Okulu, Denizli
2. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi İç Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, Romatoloji Bilim Dalı, Denizli
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Received Date: 26.07.2017
Accepted Date: 22.08.2017
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ABSTRACT

Literature focuses more on medical treatment, although it recommend starting physiotherapy and rehabilitation program as soon as possible in cases of drop-foot developed due to vasculitic neuropathy. A 21-year-old male patient with drop-foot developed due to vasculitic neuropathy on the right side was treated with physiotherapy program applied in addition to the medical treatment. Physiotherapy program consisted of high-voltage intermittent galvanic stimulation, whole body vibration and proprioceptive exercises. Applied physiotherapy program has significantly improved functioning and quality of life by creating positive results in muscle strength and balance.