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Narrative Review | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025 | Popularity: 5.2 / 10
Holistic Approaches to Rehabilitation in Brain Tumor Patients: A Brief Review of Therapeutic Interventions
Parul Goyal, Dr. Bhawna Verma, Dr. Gopal Krishna
Abstract: Background: Brain tumors profoundly affect physical, cognitive, and emotional health. While surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy remain the primary treatments, they often result in complications like muscle weakness, coordination deficits, and fatigue. Comprehensive rehabilitation, including neuro - physiotherapy, cognitive training, and psychosocial support, has shown potential to enhance recovery and quality of life. Methods: A brief review of the literature was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate, restricted to English - language clinical trials, randomized controlled trials, and case studies published within the last decade. Of the 28 articles retrieved, 14 were included, comprising 8 clinical trials and 6 case studies. Results: Clinical trials demonstrated that exercise therapy, mind - body practices, and cognitive rehabilitation significantly improve physical fitness, cognitive function, and quality of life. High - intensity exercise was feasible even during aggressive glioblastoma treatments, while targeted neuro - physiotherapy enhanced motor function in low - grade tumor patients. Case studies highlighted individualized regimens, including vestibular rehabilitation and strengthening exercises, yielding improvements in balance, gait, and daily functionality. Conclusions: Rehabilitation interventions tailored to tumor type and stage improve physical and emotional well - being, functional independence, and overall quality of life. Holistic, personalized approaches should be integrated into standard care, though further research is needed to establish standardized protocols.
Keywords: Rehabilitation, Holistic, Exercise and Brain - tumor
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025
Pages: 944 - 950
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25215115619
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