Abstract
Summary
The paper sustains a conceptual approach in the Neurorehabilitation of the patients with dystonia / dystonic syndrome, from the perspective of the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICFDH).
The author makes a succinct review of this rare pathological condition, from various points of view – clinic, etiopathogenic, epidemiologic, emphasizing the devastating effects upon activity, participation and the impacts on the quality of life – integrated in the general frame of ICFDH.
Based on the physiopathological aspects, the paper debates the therapeutic objectives and methods, stresses upon the lack of enough evidences based on randomized physical therapeutic protocols and controlled trials, to support a sustained physical rehabilitation program.
The paper emphasizes the importance of an individualized but comprehensive approach, inter- / multidisciplinary therapeutic protocols for the rational management of this rare, but severe human condition.
