Abstract
A main task for the physiotherapist at the Swedish Rett Center is to document and
report successful treatment. This report shows the possibility to regain function,
get variation and avoid contractures for several years. A thorough neurologic, orthopaedic
and physiotherapeutic assessment and analysis is essential. We stress the importance
of keeping the feet in good position, using surgery and well fitting orthoses when
needed, making standing possible and for some persons, walking. For the effect of
treatment the following factors were of vital importance: the expectations of the
persons treating the girl/woman – what they believed she could do, the motivation
of the girl/woman herself, a joint plan for intervention including everyone involved,
and well educated personnel, well informed about Rett syndrome – its problems and
possibilities.
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