Therapeutic rehabilitation for Klippel-Feil syndrome: a case report

Authors

  • Wardah Rauf University Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Samia Sarmad University Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Sameed Liaqat University Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Safa Saleem University Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Jawad University Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Ahad University Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.11563

Keywords:

Klippel Feil syndrome, Physiotherapy Intervention, Genetic Condition

Abstract

Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) is a genetic condition presenting with a triad of symptoms: short neck, limited range of motion in the neck, and a low posterior hair line. Herein, we report the case of an eight-year-old girl who presented with complaints of pain, numbness, and a triad of KFS at the Paediatric Physical Therapy and Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre, Lahore. The aim of this report is to show that a rare syndrome can be coped very effectively through efficient goal setting. Physiotherapy intervention protocol was designed and given to the patient for four weeks and prognosis was established.

Keywords: Klippel-Feil syndrome, Physiotherapy Intervention, Genetic Condition.

Published

2025-01-26

How to Cite

Wardah Rauf, Samia Sarmad, Sameed Liaqat, Saleem, S., Muhammad Jawad, & Muhammad Ahad. (2025). Therapeutic rehabilitation for Klippel-Feil syndrome: a case report. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 75(02), 304–306. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.11563

Issue

Section

CASE REPORT