Specifics of physical therapy for children with osteogenesis imperfecta

Abstract

Summary: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare disease. Rehabilitation care for patients with OI is a lifelong process. The development of a child can be complicated by the occurrence of fractures, deformities or scoliosis. The aim of this article is to summarize basic information about the most common musculoskeletal complications and to emphasize the periods in which rehabilitation is crucial. Additionally, an important goal is to highlight the risk of falling into the so-called vicious circle, that can significantly limit the quality of life of children with OI, and from which it is possible to get out of by appropriately chosen rehabilitation within the comprehensive treatment set by a multidisciplinary team.