Physiotherapy and Its Implications on Functional Disability in a Child with Leigh's Syndrome: An Interesting Case Report Oommen Feba Sara1, Krishna Kovela Rakesh2,* 1Post graduate student, Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, India 2Associate Professor, Vikas College of Physiotherapy, Airport Road, Mary Hill, Mangalore, India *Corresponding author, Kovela Rakesh Krishna, Associate Professor, Vikas College of Physiotherapy, Airport Road, Mary Hill, Mangalore, India-575008, Email id: rakeshkrishna.pt@gmail.com
Online published on 21 November, 2019. Abstract Leigh syndrome, also termed as sub-acute necrotising encephalopathy, is a rare, inherited progressive neurodegenerative disorder with characteristic pathological features usually presenting in infancy or early childhood.1 Leigh's disease has very less documented evidence regarding problem solving approach for associated impairments and disabilities through physiotherapy management. So, here we report a case of a 7-year-old boy clinically diagnosed to have Leigh's disease with delayed milestones, who underwent physical therapy rehabilitation for 8 weeks. Documented improvement in Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) was seen. Thus, we propose that physical therapy rehabilitation focussing on solving the associated impairments and disabilities might improve the functional outcome in children diagnosed with Leigh's disease. Top Keywords Leigh syndrome, Physical therapy rehabilitation, Exercise, Children, Gross Motor Function, Functional disability. Top |