Respiratory Rehabilitation Management in Adult Neglected Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II Patient: A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists (Physiatrists) usually take care of patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II in an early childhood. The progression of respiratory dysfunction should be considered as the most disabling condition in patient with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II and need further respiratory rehabilitation approaches.
This case describes an adult Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II that is considered a late or neglected case as a lost case in the management of respiratory rehabilitation but his remain functional reserve must be optimized to reach a manageable respiratory outcome in daily living.