抄録
We describe the estimation of problems in ataxia, presenting the clinical view and the treatment of ataxia. It is possible to classify ataxia into cerebellar ataxia, labyrinthine ataxia, spinal ataxia, cerebral ataxia and others. Each type of ataxia has characteristic symptoms, but compensatory methods for ataxia have many common parts. To understand ataxia, it is necessary to understand the following items:
1:The characteristic symptoms of each type of ataxia
2:The site of ataxic symptoms and the compensatory methods for ataxia
i) The position of the head and neck
ii) Compensatory methods using the trunk movement
iii) The relationship between the distal and the proximal parts of the limbs
We can often observe compensation for ataxia by excessive fixation, especially excessive extension of the trunk. Generally, the treatment for ataxia tends to stabilize only the unstable parts only by actual training (sitting or standing or walking…). It is very important that physiotherapists understand the true problems of the patient by copying the patient's posture and movement, then estimating the patient's activities of daily living. Then their actions will be better coordinated with appropriate treatment (smooth operation).
