International Journal of Neurorehabilitation

Alyson Plecash

Publications

• Research Article
  Feasibility and Safety of an Aquatherapy Program in Mid- to Late-Stage Huntington Disease
  Author(s): Alyson Plecash, Allison Coleman and Blair R. LeavittAlyson Plecash, Allison Coleman and Blair R. Leavitt
  
  Background: The progressive motor dysfunction and cognitive impairment associated with mid- to late-stage Huntington Disease (HD) renders few exercise programs amenable for use in this population. Exercise may slow the symptomatic progression of HD, therefore appropriate programs should be available to those with advanced disease. The pool, with a low risk of falling, boasts an appropriate environment to support choreic limbs. The purpose of this qualitative questionnaire-based study was to assess the feasibility and safety of aquatherapy in mid- to late-stage HD, and program perception by participants/caregivers. Methods: Six participants with manifest HD completed a six-week aquatherapy program comprised of twiceweekly sessions. Participant-tailored aquatherapy sessions involved a warm-up, exercise-set, and a.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2376-0281.1000181

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