Case report: Physiotherapy cuts the dose of botulinum toxin

Gita Ramdharry

doi:10.1002/pri.326

Case report: Physiotherapy cuts the dose of botulinum toxin

Gita Ramdharry

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Background and Purpose. Cervical dystonia is a complex chronic neurological disorder which is more commonly managed with pharmacological interventions. Method. This Case Report outlines the rehabilitation of a patient who was able to reduce the effective dose of botulinum toxin when physiotherapy management was added to a long term pharmacological regime. Conclusions. A good outcome is demonstrated from a combined physiotherapy and botulinum toxin intervention.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	117-122
Journal	Physiotherapy Research International
Volume	11
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/pri.326
Publication status	Published - Jun 2006

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Allied health professions and studies

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