Joubert’s Syndrome and Role of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation: An Interesting 4 Years Follow up Case Study

Abhijeet A. Deshmukh¹ , Maneesha S. Deshpande² , Pushpa Dhote³

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.8 , Issue.4 , pp.63-68, Apr-2022

Online published on Apr 30, 2022

Copyright © Abhijeet A. Deshmukh, Maneesha S. Deshpande, Pushpa Dhote . This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
 

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Abstract :
Background: Among children, Joubert’s syndrome (JS) is a genetic disorder of cerebellar development featured by developmental delay, ataxia, decreased muscle tone and abnormal eye movements. Methods:To date there are limited case studies available reporting role of Physiotherapy rehabilitation along with 4 years follow-up with structural (French angles), motor (GMFM) and functional outcome measure (weeFIM) documentation in JS. Hence, reporting a rare case experience with long term effect of Physiotherapy treatment in rehabilitation in JS. Results:There was an improvement in structural joint angles of upper and lower limbs in each follow up measured by universak goniometer. There was an improved gross motor function and functional independence level of child with Joubert’s syndrome in each successive years with Physiotherapy rehabilitation program. Conclusion:The institutional multiple-neurophysiological-approach-based treatment ( including NDT/Roods/sensory stimulation/ sensory integration/ strength training/, balance training, functional training/Task oriented-goal directed treatment approaches) is effective in case of JS.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Joubert Syndrome, Genetic Disorder, French Angles, Gross Motor Function, Functional Independence, Physiotherapy

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