Journal
NEUROREHABILITATION
Volume 37, Issue 1, Pages 53-68Publisher
IOS PRESS
DOI: 10.3233/NRE-151240
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; rehabilitation; quality of life; function; supportive care; palliative care; braces; equipment; assistive device
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- NICHD NIH HHS [K12 HD001097] Funding Source: Medline
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BACKGROUND: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) is a neurodegenerative disease that results in progressive muscle weakness and wasting. There is no known cure and the disease is uniformly fatal. PURPOSE: This review discusses current concepts in ALS care, from breaking the diagnosis to end-of-life care. People with ALS have several multidisciplinary needs due to a complex and dynamic disease process. They benefit from rehabilitation interventions that are individualized and have the goal of optimizing independence, function, and safety. These strategies also help minimize symptomatic burden and maximize quality of life. CONCLUSION: Patient-centered, multidisciplinary care has a significant impact on the life of people with ALS and is the current standard of care for this patient population.
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