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Laugh and Move: Frenkel’s Exercises for Ataxia with a Fun Twist

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Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OT

Diagnosis:

Brain InjuryProgressive Neurological ConditionsStroke

References:

  • Armutlu K, Karabudak R, Nurlu G. (2001). Physiotherapy approaches in the treatment of ataxic multiple sclerosis: A pilot study. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 15(3), 203–11.
  • Karakaya M, Kose N, Otman S, Ozgen T. (2000). Investigation and comparison of the effects of rehabilitation on balance and coordination problems in patients with posterior fossa and cerebellopontine angle tumours. Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences, 44(4), 220–25.
  • Ko, E.J., Chun, M.H., Karakaya, M., Köse, N., Otman, S., & Ozgen, T. (2000). Investigation and comparison of the effects of rehabilitation on balance and coordination problems in patients with posterior fossa and cerebellopontine angle tumours. Journal of neurosurgical sciences, 44(4), 220–225.Kim, D.Y., Kang, Y., Lee, S., Yi, J.H., Chang, M.C., & Lee, S.Y. (2018). Frenkel ’ s exercise on lower limb sensation and balance in subacute ischemic stroke patients with impaired proprioception. Neurology Asia, 23(3), 217-224.
  • Mańko, G., Pieniążek, M., Tim, S., & Jekiełek, M. (2019). The Effect of Frankel's Stabilization Exercises and Stabilometric Platform in the Balance in Elderly Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Medicina, 55(9), 583.
  • Martin, C. L., Tan, D., Bragge, P., & Bialocerkowski, A. (2009). Effectiveness of physiotherapy for adults with cerebellar dysfunction: A systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 23(1), 15–26.

This resource provides an exercise progression for the lower limbs to target coordination, proprioception, and balance, including those with ataxia or other coordination and/or balance concerns. This printable hep is for occupational therapists working with adult patients, covering Brain Injury, Progressive Neurological Conditions and Stroke. Print Resource, US Letter, 4 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How can I make coordination exercises engaging?
  • How can I use Frenkel’s exercises to improve coordination in ataxia?
  • What strategies help patients with cerebellar dysfunction gain motor control?

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