Efeito da fisioterapia aquática em paciente portador da Síndrome de Cockayne: estudo de caso

Abstract

Objective: To observe the effect of aquatic physiotherapy in a Cockayne Syndrome patient. Materials and methods: This research is a case study and consisted in 15 sessions of aquatic physiotherapy performed in 7 weeks with 45 minutes each session. An initial and final physiotherapy assessment were made to observe the effects after aquatic physiotherapy. Results: Active moviments were more easy to do and roam a greater distance was possible, the pacient got better posture and balance in sitting position and performing gait with help, Conclusion: This study concludes that aquatic physiotherapy has demonstrated efficacy in this Cockayne Syndrome patient. However, are necessary new works with a larger sample.