Effects of therapeutic exercise on disease severity, balance, and functional Independence among individuals with cerebellar ataxia: A systematic review with meta-analysis

• Published in: Physiotherapy theory and practice Vol. 39; no. 7; pp. 1355 - 1375
• Main Authors: Winser, Stanley, Chan, Ho Kwan, Chen, Wing Ki, Hau, Chung Yau, Leung, Siu Hang, Leung, Yee Hang, Bello, Umar Muhammad
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis 03.07.2023; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Ataxia; ataxia severity; balance exercises; Exercise therapy; functional independence; hereditary ataxia; Measures; Meta-analysis; Physiotherapy; Research methodology; Severity; Spinocerebellar ataxia; Systematic review; ataxia severity; balance exercises; hereditary ataxia; functional independence; Spinocerebellar ataxia

Balance impairments are common in cerebellar ataxia. Exercises are beneficial in this population. Explore the benefits of therapeutic exercises on disease severity, balance and functional independence in cerebellar ataxia. Databases were searched from inception until July 2021. Methodological qualit...