REHABILITATION OF CHILDREN WITH HEREDITARY MYOPATHY

Abstract

Now the problem of rehabilitation of children with various hereditary diseases gains special relevance because the number of children with genetic abnormalities is growing. These genetic abnormalities cause changes in the development and functioning of their psyche, for example, create special features of their cognitive processes.The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of the psycho-correctional work on the state of psycho-cognitive functions of children with congenital myopathy. A complete cycle of psycho-pedagogical correction was conducted among 27 patients with hereditary myopathies (18 boys and 9 girls). A comprehensive neuropsychological study, which assessed the status and dynamics of the cognitive functions of patients was conducted before and after the rehabilitation. The main effect of the fulfilled directed rehabilitation program was the improvement of visual-spatial perception and energy functional structures implementing neurodynamic component activities.The results can be applied by psycho-pedagogical specialists and specialists of clinical profile in assisting patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Keywords

• children
• hereditary myopathy
• cognitive sphere
• neuropsychological testing
• psycho-pedagogical correction