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Published in: Current Treatment Options in Neurology 7/2014

01-07-2014 | MOVEMENT DISORDERS (O SUCHOWERSKY, SECTION EDITOR)

Therapies for Ataxias

Authors: Laurence Martineau, MD, Anne Noreau, MSc, Nicolas Dupré, MD, MSc, FRCP(C)

Published in: Current Treatment Options in Neurology | Issue 7/2014

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Opinion statement

Ataxia can originate from many genetic defects, but also from nongenetic causes. To be able to provide treatment, the first step is to establish the right diagnosis. Once the cause of the ataxia is defined, some specific treatments may be available. For example, the nongenetic ataxias that arise from vitamin deficiencies can improve following treatment. In most cases, however, therapies do not cure the disease and are purely symptomatic. Physiotherapy and occupational therapy are effective in all type of ataxias and often remain the most efficient treatment option for these patients to maximize their quality of life.
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Metadata
Title
Therapies for Ataxias
Authors
Laurence Martineau, MD
Anne Noreau, MSc
Nicolas Dupré, MD, MSc, FRCP(C)
Publication date
01-07-2014
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Treatment Options in Neurology / Issue 7/2014
Print ISSN: 1092-8480
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3138
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11940-014-0300-y