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    STUDIA EDUCATIO ARTIS GYMNASTICAE - Issue no. 1 / 2010  
         
  Article:   THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IN PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME (PWS) REHABILITATION.

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  Abstract:  Many rare diseases, genetic or not, are neglected or treated inadequately due to a low frequency of symptoms or because they are not well known. One example is Pader Willi Syndrome- the most common genetic cause of lifethreatening obesity, affecting appetite, growth, metabolism, cognitive functioning andbehavior. PWS is a lifelong condition in which there is no known cure… yet! We wish to describe what is meant by Prader Willi Syndrome and we chose to illustrate the general data through presenting a case. The case described is characteristic for Prader Willi Syndrome but due to the complexity of the associated conditions it is a real challenge for therapists. We focused on physical therapy – our profession, but we must not forget that treatment of SPW is complex, provided by a multidisciplinary team and subject to continuous collaboration with the patient`s family, all converging towards a better quality of life and more active involvement in society.

Keywords: physical therapy, rehabilitation, Prader-Willi Syndrome, obezity 		 
         
     
         
         
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