《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》

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Rehabilitation for Chorea after Bilateral Thalamus Hemorrhage: A Case Report

LIU Ping1,2a, HU Xue- yan1,2a, HE Jing- jie1,2a, ZHANG Qing- su1,2b, HUANG Meng- jie1,2c, YANG Xu1,2d, YANG Jiaorong1,2a   

  1. 1. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China; 2. a. Neurorehabilitation Department; b. Speech Therapy Department; c. Physical Therapy Department; d. Occupational Therapy Department; Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
  • Published:2016-01-25 Online:2016-05-23

Abstract: Objective To explore the rehabilitation for chorea after bilateral thalamus hemorrhage. Methods A case was reviewed. Results The score of Fugl-Meyer Assessment of balance increased from 0 to 7, the modified Barthel Index increased from 25 to 50, and the coordination of movement improved significantly after rehabilitation treatment. Conclusion Early comprehensive rehabilitation may reduce the chorea movement, improve the activities of daily living and balance for chorea after bilateral thalamus hemorrhage.

Key words: thalamus, encephalorrhagia, chorea, balance, rehabilitation