Management of gait impairments in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: A treatment algorithm.
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
33880570
Abstract
Gait impairments in people with Charcot Marie Tooths disease are the combined result of ankle-foot deformities, muscle weakness, and somatosensory impairments. People with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease often experience pain and difficulties when walking, especially barefoot. They also trip and fall frequently and have a lower than normal gait speed and distance. Because these gait impairments and related complaints are disabling, clinical management aimed at improving gait is important. Management involves both conservative and surgical treatment options, each with limited scientific evidence. However, a treatment algorithm that describes both conservative and surgical treatment options is currently lacking. This study sets out a step-wise treatment algorithm, based on evidence, if available, and otherwise reflecting practice-based experience. The treatment algorithm will be of value in daily clinical practice, and will serve as a template for future research.
Date Issued
2021-05-21
Publication Type
Article
Subject(s)
Subjects
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease gait rehabilitation surgery
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Nonnekes, Jorik | |
Hofstad, Cheriel | |
de Greef-Rotteveel, Annemieke | |
van der Wielen, Heleen | |
van Gelder, Janke H | |
Plaats, Christian | |
Altmann, Viola | |
Keijsers, Noël | |
Geurts, Alexander | |
Louwerens, Jan Willem K |
Additional Credits
Journal
Journal of rehabilitation medicine
Publisher
Foundation of Rehabilitation Information
ISSN
1650-1977
Access(Rights)
Unknown