Effect of Matrix Rhythm Therapy Along With Conventional Physiotherapy Management in Quadriplegic Patient: A Case Study

Abstract

A 26-year old Yemeni girl with a gunshot injury with cervical spine fracture at C6-C7 Level injury in June 2018 with complete loss of sensation in all the limbs, motor loss below C3 level with loss of saddle sensation and anal tone. The patient sustained spinal cord injury at C6-7 levels and edema extending upto C3 level, resulting in quadriplesgia.She was airlifted in medevac from yemen to Sultan Qaboos Hospital Salalah Oman in 28th June 2018.The patient underwent extensive Neuro surgical procedures for cervical fracture and spinal decompression.Additionally, the patient received education and counseling, nursing and nutritional intervention, and comprehensive physical therapy treatment including Matrix Rhythm therapy and other conventional Physiotherapy management.We conclude that Physiotherapy management with other medical disciplines are crucial in recovary of the patient and to improve quality of life.