Aquactic Relax in Heated Swimming Pool Performed by the Ai Chi Method
a New Approach for Neuromuscular Diseases Patients
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34024/rnc.2000.v8.8942Keywords:
Neuromuscular diseases, hydrotherapy, aquatic relax in heated swimming pool, Ai Chi methodAbstract
Mypathy is a subtype of neuromuscular disorders in which the pathology is confined to the muscle itself, with no associated structural abnormality in the peripheral nerve, and neuropathies or neurogenic atrophies. Muscle weakness is secondary to an abnormality along the course of the peripheral nerve, from the anterior horn cell to the neuromuscular junction. Because of the progression of these disorders, a search for therapeutic methods is need. Too few drugs are able to arrest the progression of the most myopathies, or to improve the routine daily activities. Ai Chi has been used a good method to treat patients with neuromuscular diseases, including spinal muscular atrophies. The main purpose is to improve the physical condition and quality of life for these patients.
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