A novel microgravity postural rehabilitation protocol in Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome: a case report

Background. Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a genetic overgrowth syndrome. The excess growth can manifest as whole-body or regional overgrowth in approximately 25% of patients. Purpose. The aim of this case report is to show an original rehabilitation protocol in BWS for improving the recovery of postural control in asymmetric body growth of the body. Case Description. An 11-year-old male with BWS performed a rehabilitation program for 12 months, once a week (every session lasted 45 minutes), composed of postural exercises under microgravity conditions using the Dynamic-Antigravity-Postural-System (SPAD) and proprioceptive insoles. Conclusions. The results showed that: SPAD improved the asymmetry of the morphology and body dynamics and could prevent further postural alterations; the proprioceptive insoles increased the postural stability of the patient with improved walking. Future research will be needed to expand these results.