A Rehabilitation Program to Increase Balance and Mobility in Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay

A Better Trunk and Lower Limb Control for a Better Mobility: Assessment of a Re-entrainment Program in Autosomal Recessive Spastic Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay

This exploratory study used a pre-post test design. The supervised rehabilitation program was performed three times a week for 8 weeks (two sessions at a rehabilitation gym and one pool session). Outcome measures included Ottawa sitting scale, 30-Second Chair Stand test, Berg Balance Scale, 10-Meter Walk Test, 6-minute Walk Test, modified Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale and SARA scale. 10 participants will complete the training program. They will be evaluated at baseline, at week 4 (miway) and after the program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Genetically confirmed ARSACS diagnosis; walker (indoor walking abilities with or without walking aids); ability to walk 10 meters; ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having other medical diagnosis causing physical limitations