i n t h i s v i d e o: Professor Elegast Montbaliu of KU Leuven, Campus Brugge, talks about computer access for children with severe generalized Dystonia.
Dystonia is the dominant movement disorder in dyskinetic cerebral palsy. Dystonia is generalized over all body regions (arms, legs, trunk, neck, mouth, and eyes), with higher severity in the upper limbs than in the lower limbs, and substantially increase with activity.
Dystonia has a major effect on the daily activity, quality of life, and societal participation of individuals with dCP. Dystonia particularly affects posture, mobility, hand and oral-motor function, and—to a lesser extent non-verbal communication. The medical management options are not appropriate as standalone treatment. Combinations with rehabilitation approaches carried out by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists are key components of the management of dystonia.
Current practice is mainly based on clinical expertise. This expertise is usually offered by dedicated multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams designing individualized management programs that begin as early as possible in the life of the patient. In a 21st century, computer access is obvious but for children with severe generalized dystonia is experienced as a window to the world and achieved with different practical tools.
s o c i a l m e d i a:
FACEBOOK | www.facebook.com/dystonia.europe/
INSTAGRAM | @dystoniaeurope
TWITTER | @dystoniaeurope
WEBSITE | www.dystonia-europe.org
RELEVANT POST | [ Ссылка ]
LATEST POST | [ Ссылка ]
i n q u i r i e s:
sec@dystonia-europe.org
