Os efeitos da intervenção fisioterapêutica em pacientes acometidos pelo acidente vascular cerebral e na doença de parkinson

Abstract

Introduction: Brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases are examples of illnesses that can modify nervous tissue homeostasis, resulting in death or incapacity of the patient. Objectives: To describe the characteristics of stroke and Parkinson's disease and the effects of rehabilitation techniques in the treatment of these pathologies. Method: This study is a narrative literature review. The survey of articles was carried out in the PubMed database, considering only studies published in English in the last 11 years (2012-2023). Results and discussion: The articles indicate that physiotherapeutic interventions mediated by Bobath and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation provided significant improvements in the functional performance and postural balance of patients with stroke; while the treatment mediated by repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation reduced the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IFN-γ and IL-17 in patients with Parkinson's Disease, in addition to improving the cognitive and functional profile of patients with Stroke and Parkinson's Disease. Conclusion: The studies point out that the different physiotherapeutic interventions were able to promote functional reestablishment in patients with stroke and Parkinson's Disease.