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Therapeutic rehabilitation for Klippel-Feil syndrome: a case report
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Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) is a genetic condition presenting with a triad of symptoms: short neck, limited range of motion in the neck, and a low posterior hair line. Herein, we report the case of an eight-year-old girl who presented with complaints of pain, numbness, and a triad of KFS at the Paediatric Physical Therapy and Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre, Lahore. The aim of this report is to show that a rare syndrome can be coped very effectively through efficient goal setting. Physiotherapy intervention protocol was designed and given to the patient for four weeks and prognosis was established.
Keywords: Klippel-Feil syndrome, Physiotherapy Intervention, Genetic Condition.
Pakistan Medical Association
Title: Therapeutic rehabilitation for Klippel-Feil syndrome: a case report
Description:
Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) is a genetic condition presenting with a triad of symptoms: short neck, limited range of motion in the neck, and a low posterior hair line.
Herein, we report the case of an eight-year-old girl who presented with complaints of pain, numbness, and a triad of KFS at the Paediatric Physical Therapy and Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre, Lahore.
The aim of this report is to show that a rare syndrome can be coped very effectively through efficient goal setting.
Physiotherapy intervention protocol was designed and given to the patient for four weeks and prognosis was established.
Keywords: Klippel-Feil syndrome, Physiotherapy Intervention, Genetic Condition.
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