The Role of Physiotherapy in Psychomotor Development in Persons with Disabilities

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Abstract

Introduction People with disabilities have the same health needs as people with disabilities, they need immunization, screening, etc. But they are also more vulnerable to an illness or health problem, due to social exclusion, also because they may be more vulnerable to secondary illnesses, such as wounds or infections. Evidence shows that people with disabilities face barriers to accessing health and rehabilitation services for which they need more facilities. Goals of Study The role of physiotherapy on patients in psychomotor development with brachial plexus. Material and methods The study is a statistical type-series of cases-with descriptive and analytical components, based on clinical record review of 232 patients with physical disabilities presented at the National Center of Good growth, Child Development and Rehabilitation and in the Department of  Obstetrics, in the Gynecological Clinic and Obstetric in Tirana during the period May - November 2021. The dates are analyzed by SPSS 20.0 statistical package. Statistics Physiotherapy was performed in 18 patients (64.3%). At the end of treatment the deformation was present in 1 (3.6%), Horner syndrome in 2 (7.1%), contracture of the shoulder and elbow in 8 (18.8%), biceps and forearm circumference and in 18 (62.9%), 5 (17.9%) and 6 (21.4% paralysis of the right was more frequent than the left). Erb paralysis consisted of 71.4% of cases. The recovery was satisfactory in most cases. Treatment Through physical therapy, manual techniques and electrotherapy. Results 28 cases were treated and expected recovery in 15 (53.6%) of whom 9 (21.4%) had complete recovery, moderate in 10 (35.7%) and less in 3 (10.7%) cases. Most of the children (97.3%) recovered normal function of brachial plexus, except one case (2.7%). Not refer to any surgical intervention, the prognosis is positive because most of the cases have recovered satisfactorily. All children who suffered a complete recovery, 14 (38.8%) was recovered in less than two weeks. Discussion and recommendations Educating families to care that should show continuity to their children. The role of physiotherapy in psychomotor development, assisting patients during treatment. Use of manual and electrotherapeutic methods to recover lost abilities. Educate family members about the care they need to show on an ongoing basis for their children.