Sunday, May 3, 2026

Beyond the Diagnosis of Friedreich’s Ataxia: International Cultural Factors in Patient Decisions

Lauren Mitchell, Cara Stricklin, Nikola Dragojlovic, Beyond the Diagnosis of Friedreich’s Ataxia: International Cultural Factors in Patient Decisions, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Volume 107, Issue 5, 2026, Page e42, ISSN 0003-9993, doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2026.02.108. 

To investigate the effectiveness of multiple interventions by an interdisciplinary team aimed at improving the functional level of a young woman with Friedreich's Ataxia (FA). Multiple interventions were trialed to include: neurolytic injections, high intensity gait training with various devices, various custom and prefabricated orthoses, neuromuscular re-education, a swallow study, expiratory muscular strength training, familial psychoeducation and community reintegration.