L'exercice en Contexte de Maladies Rares (Practicing Exercise in the Context of Rare Diseases)

Modérateurs de la session Drs. Benoit Gentil & Elise Duchesne

Parcours et expérience paralympique d’un athlète inspirant vivant avec un handicap - Philippe Vachon

Étapes préalables au développement de programmes de réadaptation adaptés en maladies rares - Dr. Elise Duchesne

Effets positifs multisystémiques de l'entraînement en force en dystrophie myotonique de type 1 - Dr. Laura Girard-Côté

B-FIT : Un guide pour l'exercice individualisé en dystrophie musculaire oculopharyngée - Dr. Marc-Olivier Dugas

This symposium aims to address the challenges and innovative solutions associated with developing rehabilitation programs for patients with rare diseases. First, it outlines the essential steps to take before developing rehabilitation programs and highlights the importance of a personalized, evidence-based approach to meet the unique needs of these patients.

Next, the symposium explores the multisystemic effects of strength training in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), emphasizing the potential benefits of these interventions on body systems.

The B-FIT guide is then presented, offering a practical framework for individualized exercise programs designed to enhance physical capacity in patients with oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD).

Finally, the symposium ends with a presentation on the development of rehabilitation programs specifically designed for patients with autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS), taking into account the complex needs associated with this rare disease. 

This symposium offers a unique opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills in the management of rare diseases through innovative and tailored rehabilitation interventions.
 

Symposium learning objectives:

Understand the steps to take before developing rehabilitation programs for rare diseases.

Appreciate the positive multisystemic effects of strength training in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1).

Apply the principles of the B-FIT guide for individualized exercise programs in oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD).

Explore the specifics of rehabilitation programs tailored to people with ARSACS.