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Occupational Therapy Intervention in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Case Report

Eshani Mallick, Clinical Tutor, Dept. of Occupational Therapy, National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan) B.T Road, Bonhoogly, Kolkata, West Bengal 700090, India , Eshani Mallick1 , Pankaj Bajpai2

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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal 11(3):p 101-104, Jul-Sep 2018. | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/potj.0974.5777.11318.5

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Introduction: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (the most common form of motor neuron disease) is a progressive and devastating disease involving both lower and upper motor neurons, typically following a relentless path towards death. Occupational therapists are involved in end of life care to improve the quality of life. Adaptive and assistive technology which is other wise a rehabilitative approach is always helpful in improving quality of life. Case report: We present cases of two 51-year-old women with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the use of assistive and adaptive devices to improve their quality of life. Conclusion: Assistive and adaptive devices prescribed and provided were effective in improving quality of life in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Keywords: Lateral Sclerosis; Occupational Therapy Case Report

 

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