Physical Therapy and Exercise Interventions in Huntington's Disease: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review
Journal of Huntington's Disease
Fritz, N. E., Rao, A. K., et al. (2017).
Journal of Huntington's Disease, 6(3), 217-235.
This systematic review investigates physical therapy and exercise-based interventions in individuals with Huntington's disease. Although this review focuses on physical therapy interventions, exercise-based interventions (i.e., respiratory/expiratory muscle training), which are included in the SLP's scope of practice, are provided
Huntington Study Group (New York); European Huntington Disease Network (Germany); Griffin Foundation (Pennsylvania); Health and Care Research Wales
January 2003 to May 2016
Experimental studies; epidemiological studies
18
<div>Findings demonstrated that progressive resisted inspiratory and expiratory training was associated with small to moderate improvements in swallowing and cough efficacy. While these results suggest that resistive inspiratory and expiratory muscle training can be a feasible and beneficial intervention for individuals with Huntington's disease, it is important to note that they are based on the findings of only one study involving 18 participants. Further research is indicated to determine the true efficacy of this training for individuals with Huntington's disease.</div>
