Telerehabilitation, Core Stability Exercises and Hereditary Ataxia (TRCore-ataxia)

Hereditary ataxias (HA) are a heterogeneous group of degenerative diseases of the cerebellum, brain stem and spinal cord. People who suffer from AH, among other symptoms, present deficiencies in the stability of the trunk, which leads to an alteration in postural control, with a strongly influential factor in the loss of balance and gait disorders. Improving the functionality of these physical aspects can help reduce the rate of falls, increase autonomy and quality of life for people with HA. Evidence suggests that rehabilitation strategies based on core stability exercises (CSE) are effective in improving balance and postural control in several neurological diseases, such as stroke. However, there is little evidence with people with HA. In a previous study carried out by researchers of this project, in which an EEC exercise program was piloted at home, low adherence to treatment was perceived due to the little follow-up that was given to the participants. Therefore, including telerehabilitation in these programs would increase follow-up and could influence adherence.