Physical therapy treatment in Lance-Adams Syndrome after COVID-19: a case report
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mioclonia, SARS-CoV-2, ReabilitaçãoAbstract
Lance-Adams syndrome (LAS) is a rare complication of hypoxemia characterized by action myoclonus. COVID-19 can result in the post-COVID condition, whose manifestations are variable and can compromise the functionality of patients. The aim of this study was to report the case of an individual with a post-COVID condition and LAS and describe the outpatient rehabilitation program. Male patient, 46 years old, with a history of cardiopulmonary arrest and diagnosis of LAS during hospitalization due to COVID-19. He used a wheelchair and had significant functional dependence. The physiotherapeutic intervention lasted one year and twice a week. Patient had as results the improvement of components of the structure and function of the body and the quality of life. It was concluded that the individualized physiotherapeutic intervention accompanied by a multidisciplinary team contributed to the improvement of functionality and quality of life.
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