Efficacy of an Aquatic Exercise Program for 3 Cases of Rett Syndrome.

CONCLUSIONS: The participants improved functional ability, mood status, relations with family and schoolmates, joint mobility, muscle strength, and endurance during functional activities. Periodic evaluation of exercise heart rates averaged an increase in intensity of 33% above baseline, indicating cardiorespiratory stimulus. This pilot program provides clinical rationale for future studies and clinical interventions for RS children.
PMID: 31568388 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Physical Therapy - September 30, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Escobar Torres L, Sanders ME, Belenguer Benitez C, Melendez Ortega A Tags: Pediatr Phys Ther Source Type: research