Exercise and Psychomotor Rehabilitation in a Patient with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Case Report

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that impacts an individual's physical, cognitive, and social well-being, ultimately resulting in a decline in independence and functionality. This case report explores how a program combining multimodal physical exercise and psychomotor rehabilitation can improve outcomes in interventions for Alzheimer's disease patients. This approach can enhance treatment effectiveness and provide researchers and practitioners with additional therapeutic options. The participant was an 85-year-old woman diagnosed with moderate Alzheimer's disease. The following evaluation forms were used before and after the intervention: Barthel Index, Mini-Mental State Examination, Tinetti balance scale, and Six Minute Walk Test. The results showed an improvement in gait velocity, balance, cognitive function, and cardiovascular capacity despite the participant experiencing a medical setback during the intervention. The combination of multimodal physical exercise and psychomotor rehabilitation provided a beneficial non-pharmacological approach for the patient with Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting a promising area for future research.