Clinical Features of POEMS Syndrome and Effect of Rehabilitation during Sequelae Period:Two Cases Report / 中国康复理论与实践
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
;
(12): 981-984, 2016.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-496357
ABSTRACT
Objective To observe the effect of comprehensive rehabilitation on POEMS syndrome during sequel period. Methods Two cases of POEMS syndrome with multiple peripheral nerve injury as the main manifestation received physical therapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture, surface electromyography biofeedback and other comprehensive rehabilitation treatment. Results After treatment, the muscle strength, trunk balance, standing balance ability, activities of daily living (ADL) improved. The score of Berg Balance Scale increased from 18 to 28 in the first case, the modified Bathel Index increased from 55 to 70 in the second case. Conclusion Comprehensive rehabilitation can improve the function of patients with POEMS syndrome during sequel period, and surface electromyography biofeedback plays an im-portant role.
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Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
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2016
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