Physiotherapy Management in Spina Bifida Cases

Authors

  • Ni Putu Riantini Program Studi Fisioterapi, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
    Indonesia
  • Umi Budi Rahayu Program Studi Fisioterapi, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
    Indonesia
  • Edy Waspada Yayasan Pendidikan Anak Cacat, Surakarta
    Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23917/fisiomu.v4i3.5046

Keywords:

Spina Bifida, Physiotherapy, LGS, Index Barthel, PDF

Abstract

Spina bifida or neural tube defect (NTD) is a spinal disorder that does not close completely, resulting in disability or developmental failure of the spinal cord. The cause of spina bifida has no definite reason, but there are several factors that are considered to increase the risk, namely folic acid deficiency, family history of spina bifida, and history of taking drugs. Patients with spina bifida will experience weakness in the lower extremity muscles, decreased ability to control urination, and decreased ability to carry out daily activities. The study used a case report study conducted at YPAC Surakarta for boys aged 15 years with spina bifida disorder. Physiotherapy plays a role in optimizing muscle strength, active movement of children, and improving functional abilities by using interventional stretching exercises, myofacial release, strengthening exercises, and a combination of Kegel Exercises and bridging exercises. After being treated for 6 times T1-T6 there was an increase in muscle strength as measured by manual muscle testing (MMT), changes in the range of motion of the joints (LGS) as measured by the goniometer, an increase in functional ability as measured by the Barthel Index.

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Submitted

2024-05-12

Published

2024-05-29

How to Cite

Riantini, N. P., Rahayu, U. B., & Waspada, E. (2024). Physiotherapy Management in Spina Bifida Cases. FISIO MU: Physiotherapy Evidences, 4(3), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.23917/fisiomu.v4i3.5046