Edoardo Malerba
Research Subjects
Edoardo Malerba has a total of 7 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Alberto Romano
Department of Health System Management, Ariel University, Ariel 4070000, Israel
1 shared publication - Andrea Sancesario
Intensive Neurorehabilitation and Robotics Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
1 shared publication - Camilla Risoli
Department of Radiological Function, “Guglielmo da Saliceto” Hospital, Via Taverna 49, 29121 Piacenza, Italy
1 shared publication - Daniel Sender Moran
Department of Health System Management, Ariel University, Ariel 4070000, Israel
1 shared publication - Elena Ippolito
SMART Learning Center, 20133 Milan, Italy
1 shared publication - Martina Favetta
Movement Analysis and Robotics Laboratory, Intensive Neurorehabilitation and Robotics Department, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 22 January 2022
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Vol. 11 (3) , 559
Intensive Postural and Motor Activity Program Reduces Scoliosis Progression in People with Rett Syndrome
Background: A scoliosis prevalence of 94% was reported in the population with Rett syndrome (RTT), with an annual progression rate of 14 to 21° Cobb which may result in pain, loss of sitting balance, deterioration of motor skills, and lung disfunction. This paper describes the efficacy of an intensive conservative individualized physical and postural activity program in preventing scoliosis curvature progression in patients with RTT. Methods: Twenty subjects diagnosed with RTT and scoliosis were recruited, and an individualized intensive daily physical activity program was developed for each participant. Each program was conducted for six months by participants’ primary caregivers in their daily living environment. Fortnightly remote supervision of the program implementation was provided by an expert therapist. Pre- and post-intervention radiographs and motor functioning were analyzed. Results: An averaged progression of +1.7° ± 8.7° Cobb, over one year (12.3 ± 3.5 months) was observed in our group, together with motor function improvements. A relation between curve progression and motor skill improvement was observed. Conclusions: The intervention prevented scoliosis progression in our group. The achievement of functional motor improvements could enable better body segment control and muscle balancing, with a protective effect on scoliosis progression. The intervention was effective for individuals with RTT across various ages and severity levels. Individual characteristics of each participant and the details of their activity program are described.
- 22 January 2022
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Vol. 11 (3) , 559
Open AccessIntensive Postural and Motor Activity Program Reduces Scoliosis Progression in People with Rett Syndrome
Background: A scoliosis prevalence of 94% was reported in the population with Rett syndrome (RTT), with an annual progression rate of 14 to 21° Cobb which may result in pain, loss of sitting balance, deterioration of motor skills, and lung disfunction. This paper describes the efficacy of an intensive conservative individualized physical and postural activity program in preventing scoliosis curvature progression in patients with RTT. Methods: Twenty subjects diagnosed with RTT and scoliosis were recruited, and an individualized intensive daily physical activity program was developed for each participant. Each program was conducted for six months by participants’ primary caregivers in their daily living environment. Fortnightly remote supervision of the program implementation was provided by an expert therapist. Pre- and post-intervention radiographs and motor functioning were analyzed. Results: An averaged progression of +1.7° ± 8.7° Cobb, over one year (12.3 ± 3.5 months) was observed in our group, together with motor function improvements. A relation between curve progression and motor skill improvement was observed. Conclusions: The intervention prevented scoliosis progression in our group. The achievement of functional motor improvements could enable better body segment control and muscle balancing, with a protective effect on scoliosis progression. The intervention was effective for individuals with RTT across various ages and severity levels. Individual characteristics of each participant and the details of their activity program are described.