Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: Disease Profile and Rehabilitation Strategies
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Progressive supranuclear palsy: disease profile and rehabilitation strategies.
P rogressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is the most common parkinsonian disorder after Parkinson disease (PD).1–3 Postural instability with frequent falls and difficulty moving the eyes in the vertical direction are the main symptoms of PSP.4,5 However, because the initial clinical features often resemble PD,6–8 many patients are referred for rehabilitation services with the wrong diagnosis. Ther...
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عنوان ژورنال: Physical Therapy
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0031-9023,1538-6724
DOI: 10.1093/ptj/86.6.870