The authors describe a case of early onset ataxia with cerebellar atrophy and vitamin E deficiency, treated with alpha-tocopherol supplementation and physically rehabilitated by postural biofeedback. Clinical assessments, serum vitamin E levels and postural evaluation by means of a stabilometric platform continued for about 2 years and significant clinical improvement was recorded. Our study confirms that combined physical therapy and vitamin E supplementation may result in improvement of cerebellar function. Motor improvement is directly related to vitamin E serum levels, providing further confirmation that normal vitamin E levels are crucial for proper brain functions.
Battisti, C., Toffola, E.D., Verri, A.P., Serra, E., Dotti, M.T., Formichi, P., et al. (1998). Clinical and stabilometric monitoring in a case of cerebellar atrophy with vitamin E deficiency. BRAIN & DEVELOPMENT, 20(4), 253-257 [10.1016/S0387-7604(98)00026-6].
Clinical and stabilometric monitoring in a case of cerebellar atrophy with vitamin E deficiency
Battisti, C.;Dotti, M. T.;Federico, A.
1998-01-01
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The authors describe a case of early onset ataxia with cerebellar atrophy and vitamin E deficiency, treated with alpha-tocopherol supplementation and physically rehabilitated by postural biofeedback. Clinical assessments, serum vitamin E levels and postural evaluation by means of a stabilometric platform continued for about 2 years and significant clinical improvement was recorded. Our study confirms that combined physical therapy and vitamin E supplementation may result in improvement of cerebellar function. Motor improvement is directly related to vitamin E serum levels, providing further confirmation that normal vitamin E levels are crucial for proper brain functions.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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