Physiotherapy performance in patients with obstetrical brachial palsy: a literature review

• Autor(a) principal: Santos, Clistenis Clênio Cavalcante dos
• Data de Publicação: 2022
• Outros Autores: Ferreira Júnior, Efraim José, Santos Júnior, Jeovane Dantas dos, Holanda, Anna Carolyne Silva de, Silva, Andreza Gomes, Ferro, Elisabeth Ferreira Cavalcante Machado, Lopes, Raquel Ferreira, Silva, Geraedson Aristides da, Silva Neto, José Moisés da
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Research, Society and Development
• Texto Completo: https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/35068
• topic: Obstetric paralysis; Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy; Brachial Plexus; Physiotherapy Modalities; Early intervention.; Paralisia obstétrica; Paralisia do Plexo Braquial Neonatal; Plexo Braquial; Modalidades de Fisioterapia; Intervenção Precoce.; Parálisis obstétrica; Parálisis Neonatal del Plexo Braquial; Plexo braquial; Modalidades de Fisioterapia; Intervención rápida.

Introduction: This study discusses the role of physiotherapy in the treatment of obstetric brachial palsy, including physiotherapeutic exercises as a complementary treatment that provides a better quality of life for these patients. Objective: to determine, through a systematic review, which physical therapy exercises are effective in the treatment of obstetric brachial palsy. Methodology: This is a review study. Studies originally published in Portuguese and English, published between 2010 and 2021, were analyzed using the following databases: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) via PubMed, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), CAPES Periodicals and in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) virtual library. Results: The results showed that physiotherapeutic treatment options are defined by clinical assessment and type of injury. Conclusion: It was considered that physiotherapeutic treatment should be started early for a faster and more effective recovery of functional capacity, which suggests further research, practical studies that address the theme of this subject.