ICF-BASED PLANNING OF PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERVENTIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Authors

  • Mikhailovna Tatyana Kharkiv National Medical University
  • Mykola Merzlyi Kharkiv National Medical University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2026-35-02-123

Keywords:

multiple sclerosis, physical therapy, intervention planning, ICF, SMART goals, load monitoring, telerehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, mobility, balance, fatigue

Abstract

The article substantiates an ICF-based algorithm for planning physical therapy interventions for patients with multiple sclerosis and describes the content of a four-week rehabilitation program consisting of two weeks of outpatient rehabilitation followed

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Published

2026-01-30

How to Cite

Павлова, Т., & Мерзлий, М. (2026). ICF-BASED PLANNING OF PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERVENTIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. SWorldJournal, 2(35-02), 311–321. https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2026-35-02-123

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