A Case Report - Physiotherapy Rehabilitation in a Chronic Ataxic Stroke Patient.
Introduction: The cerebellum is primarily responsible for coordination, balance, and muscle control. Cerebellar infarction or haemorrhage can lead to an acute onset of cerebellar dysfunction. The dysfunction often leads to ataxia, which is defined as impaired coordination of voluntary muscle movemen...
| Published in: | Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 1 - 10 |
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