yemenjmedYemen Journal of MedicinecoVolume 3 Issue 2MultidisciplinaryEnglishMay-August 2024NNY20240911ArticlePhysiotherapy rehabilitation program augmented with virtual reality exergame in myotonic dystrophy: Case reportEnglishY166171Müberra Tanrıverdi1EnglishNS. Ufuk Yurdalan2EnglishY10.18231/j.yjom.2024.016We present a case report of a 13-year-old girl diagnosed with Myotonic Dystrophy (MD), a neuromuscular disease characterized by symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, pain, and functional limitations. Over a six-month period, she underwent a combined intervention of virtual reality (VR) and physiotherapy rehabilitation program (PTR). Following the intervention, significant improvements were observed in various metrics: the discrepancy between sides of the center of gravity decreased by 8.6%, and stability increased by 4%. The integration of PTR with VR gaming consoles proved beneficial for child with MD, providing both therapeutic benefits and enjoyment. These findings underscore the potential of utilizing gaming consoles to enhance motivation and engagement in rehabilitation for pediatric MD patients. Moreover, our results contribute to the understanding of central movement dysfunction in MD and advocate for personalized treatment strategies based on neurophysiological motor patterns, emphasizing the importance of adhering to recommended protocols.EnglishMyotonic dystrophy, Rehabilitation, Virtual realityhttps://yemenjmed.com/admin/abstract?id=121References16191. Turner C, Jones H. Myotonic dystrophy: diagnosis, management and new therapies. Curr Opin Neurol. 2014;27(5):599and;ndash;606.2. Voet NB, Van Der Kooi E, Van Engelen B. Strength training and aerobic exercise training for muscle disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019;12(12):3907.3. Li L, Yu F, Shi D. Application of virtual reality technology in clinical medicine. Am J Transl Res. 2017;9(9):3867and;ndash;80.4. Parsons TD, Rizzo AA, Rogers S. Virtual reality in paediatric rehabilitation: a review. Dev Neurorehabil. 2009;12(4):224and;ndash;62.5. Kiefer MJ, Townsend EL. Stepping Activity in Children With Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2018;30(4):340.6. Maresca G, Portaro S, Naro A. Look at the cognitive deficits in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1: an exploratory research on the effects of virtual reality. Int J Rehabil Res. 2020;43(1):90and;ndash;4.7. Portaro S, Naro A, Chillura A. Toward a more personalized motor function rehabilitation in Myotonic dystrophy type 1: The role of neuroplasticity. PLoS One. 2017;12(5):178470.8. Lagrue E, Dogan C, Antonio D, Audic F, Bach N, Barnerias C, et al. A large multicenter study of pediatric myotonic dystrophy type 1 for evidence-based management. Neurology. 2020;94(9):852and;ndash;65.9. Naro A, Portaro S, Milardi D. Paving the way for a better understanding of the pathophysiology of gait impairment in myotonic dystrophy: a pilot study focusing on muscle networks. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2019;16(1):116.