Ep 82 - Corticobasal Syndrome:"I Have a Client Who ..."Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

A client with corticobasal syndrome wants to improve her range of motion in her right arm. Nothing seems to work so far—sessions with her personal trainer and two massage sessions haven’t made any significant changes. What is corticobasal syndrome? Well, it’s complicated. And what treatment options have the most promise? (You might be surprised.) And most importantly, what is a realistic expectation for this client?

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Ribas, C.G. et al. “Effectiveness of Exergaming in Improving Functional Balance, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.” Parkinsonism & Related Disorders 38, 13–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parkreldis.2017.02.006.