Yigit, SedatAlbayrak, Hatice MutluPerk Yucel, PerenUsgu, SerkanYakut, Yavuz2024-06-122024-06-1220220898-56691538-005Xhttps://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000000903https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14551/18812Purpose: This case report investigated the effectiveness of an individualized physical therapy program in CALFAN syndrome. Case Description: A 13-year-old girl participated in physical therapy, which included trunk stabilization, balance training, and functional exercises for 12 weeks. Assessments: The International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale; Trunk Impairment Scale; Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory; Functional Independence Measure for Children; Quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire; 9-Hole Peg Test; and Cobb measurement were used as outcome measures. Results: Positive changes were observed in the International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale; Quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire; Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory; Trunk Impairment Scale; Functional Independence Measure; and the 9-Hole Peg Test. The Cobb angle was increased by 2 degrees in the thoracic region and reduced by 11 degrees in the lumbar region. Conclusions: Physical therapy improved quality of life, functional independence, trunk control, and upper extremity performance. What This Adds to Evidence: This case report is the first to support the effectiveness of physical therapy for a child with CALFAN syndrome.en10.1097/PEP.0000000000000903info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessAtaxiaCALFAN SyndromeDisabilitiesOsteoporosisRehabilitationQuality-Of-LifeCerebellar-AtaxiaReliabilityChildrenScaleArticle343432437Q3WOS:0008190420000332-s2.0-8513408343735616485Q2