Abstract

ESCOBAR LEANOS, Lorena. REHABILITACIÓN DE UN PACIENTE CON LA ENFERMEDAD DE DUCHENNE EN LA CLÍNICA UCEBOL DE SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA. Univ. Cienc. Soc. [online]. 2009, vol.1, n.1, pp. 31-44. ISSN 8888-8888.

In this case study of application of rehabilitation techniques in a patient with Duchenne's disease, you identify the general characteristics of different Muscular dystrophies that affect human being, their effects and the importance of physiotherapy as a discipline able to successfully address rehabilitation of patients. With the clinical application of a therapeutic program UCEBOL for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in a patient with the disease, is intended to demónstrate the importance and benefits of the application of rehabilitation techniques specific to physical therapy to halt progression of disease and improve quality of life of patients.

Keywords : dystrophy; Dystrophy; Rehabilitation.