A case of the effects of kinesio therapy with ziclague® herbal medicine on the functionality of the lower limb and stem in children with non-progressive chronic encephalopathy

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
13
Article ID: 
26097
5 pages
Research Article

A case of the effects of kinesio therapy with ziclague® herbal medicine on the functionality of the lower limb and stem in children with non-progressive chronic encephalopathy

Samara Lamounier Santana Parreira, Miriã Cândida Oliveira, Isabella Cristina do Couto Gomes, Letícia Silvestre Angelim, Isabella Coelho de Almeida, André Garcia Santos and Edna Farias Cândido

Abstract: 

Introduction: Kinesiotherapy associated with the use of Ziclague® application potentiates the decrease in muscle tone and strength gain. Objective: To present a case report on the influence of kinesiotherapy associated with the phytomedicine Ziclague® on the functionality of the lower limbs of a child with Chronic Non-Progressive Encephalopathy. Methods: The treatment consisted of 10 sessions of kinesiotherapy associated with the phytomedicine Ziclague®; the application was topically on spastic muscles before starting kinesiotherapy. The patient underwent physical therapy evaluation before and after being submitted to physical therapy treatment with the association of kinesiotherapy and Ziclague®. Results: In the evaluation of motor aspects such as muscle tone, FM; as well as in the speed and acceleration of the knee and ankle joints, trunk oscillation during gait, the positive results were expressive.

DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.37118/ijdr.26097.05.2023
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