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| {{West nile virus}}
| | #redirect [[West nile virus infection medical therapy]] |
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| ==Overview==
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| ==Therapies==
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| ===Physical therapy===
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| There are some [[brain]] injuries associated with West Nile Virus. These injuries include [[encephalitis]] and [[meningitis]]. These brain injuries can result in:
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| *[[Cognitive]] delays
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| *[[Gross motor]] delays
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| *[[Fine motor]] delays
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| These treatments must be individualized for each patient because the symptoms and severity can differ. A physical therapist can be instrumental in helping to re-develop muscles. A therapist can help with the following goals:
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| *Increased [[muscle]] tone
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| *Poor [[endurance]]
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| *[[Weakness]]
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| *Decreased [[sensation]]
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| *Exercises helping with
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| **[[Muscle reeducation]]
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| **Improvement of strength
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| **[[Endurance]]
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| **[[Coordination]]
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| **[[Balance]]
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| Therapists can also assist with:
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| *[[Gait]] training
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| *Mobility training
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| *Transfer training
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| ===Speech therapy===
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| There are speech problems that may develop in association with West Nile Virus. These include:
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| *[[Dysphagia]]
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| *[[Aphasia]]
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| *[[Dysarthria]]
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| Speech therapy would have a few specific goals in mind. These include:
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| *Improve ability to [[swallow]]
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| *Help patients recover speech and language function
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| *Prevent complications such as
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| **[[Aspiration pneumonia]]
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| ===Occupational therapy===
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| This therapy focuses on improving day to day life of these West Nile Virus patients. These daily activities include:
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| *Bathing
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| *Dressing
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| *Hygiene maintenance
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| *Feeding
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| They also address issues that can interfere with a patients ability to function independently.
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| ==References==
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| {{Reflist|2}}
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