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    FISIOTERAPIA EN ATAXIA CEREBELOSA POR ENCEFALITIS VIRAL EN NIÑOS: REVISIÓN BIBLIOGRÁFICA
    (2025-03-05) Segovia Díaz, Nuria Belén; Moscoso Córdova, Grace Verónica; Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Fisioterapia
    Introduction: cerebellar ataxia is a motor disorder characterized by a lack of coordination and balance, caused by damage to the cerebellum. In children, this can be a consequence of viral encephalitis, affecting motor skills. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in stimulating motor recovery through exercises that improve postural control and mobility. This study focused on obtaining information that allows analyze the main phisiotherapeutic treatments applied to cerebellar ataxia caused by viral encephalitis in children. Methods: a bibliographic review of the literature was carried out by searching for scientific studies in the databases, PubMed and Google Schore, publications made between 2019-2024. MeSH terms were used, and the search strategy was designed following the PRISMA method guidelines. Results: 11 studies; 6 randomized clinical trials, 1 trial included children with cerebellar ataxic PC, 2 in children with cerebellar ataxia, 2 in children with ataxia in general and 1 in children with FRDA. While, systematic reviews, 1 review addressed children with ataxia in general, 2 with cerebellar ataxia, one with ADH and 1 one with AT. Improvements were found in motor coordination, gait, balance, postural control, muscle strengthening, reducing the risk of falls, control of body segments, among others. Conclusions: among the applied therapies, the combination of physiotherapy with virtual reality and advance technology can offer better results than isolated exercises in children with cerebellar ataxia.