Brazilian consensus on sleep physiotherapy

Abstract:

The Brazilian physiotherapists are working in Sleep field in Brazil, both in clinical practice and research. There are only a few professionals in light of the huge demand of sleep disorder's patients. This text aims to gather evidence and propose protocols to produce guidelines of clinical practice in the performance of physiotherapists in Brazil. It addresses Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Neuromuscular Disorders, Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Leg Movements, Fibromyalgia and Sleep Bruxism.

Año de publicación:

2013

Keywords:

• Physical therapy specialty
• Obstructive
• Fibromyalgia
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Nocturnal myoclonus syndrome
• Sleep Apnea

Fuente:

scopus