Case Scenario: A 55-year-old male presents with progressive weakness in both upper and lower limbs for the past eight months. He complains of difficulty in walking, climbing stairs, and performing fine hand activities such as buttoning his shirt. He also has muscle wasting in both hands, muscle cramps, and occasional difficulty in swallowing. On examination, muscle weakness, increased muscle tone in the lower limbs, and exaggerated deep tendon reflexes are noted. He has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Questions (Physiotherapy Focus): Identify the major functional problems and impairments in this patient. What physiotherapy assessments would you perform for this patient? Formulate short-term and long-term physiotherapy goals. Prepare a physiotherapy treatment plan, including exercise prescription and respiratory management. What patient and caregiver education would you provide?

Case Scenario: A 55-year-old male presents with progressive weakness in both upper and lower limbs for the past eight months. He complains of difficulty in walking, climbing stairs, and performing fine hand activities such as buttoning his shirt. He also has muscle wasting in both hands, muscle cramps, and occasional difficulty in swallowing. On examination, muscle weakness, increased muscle tone in the lower limbs, and exaggerated deep tendon reflexes are noted. He has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Questions (Physiotherapy Focus): 1. Identify the major functional problems and impairments in this patient. 2. What physiotherapy assessments would you perform for this patient? 3. Formulate short-term and long-term physiotherapy goals. 4. Prepare a physiotherapy treatment plan, including exercise prescription and respiratory management. 5. What patient and caregiver education would you provide?

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