The effect of home exercise on the posture and mobility of people with HAM/TSP: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background: Physical therapy has positive results in people with tropical spastic paraparesis (TSP). However, mobility and distance from rehabilitation centers limit the participation in outpatient programs. Objective: To evaluate the impact of a home exercise program on the posture and functional mobility of people with TSP. Methods: A randomized controlled trial comparing three groups of people who performed guided exercises from a guidebook for six months: supervised (SG), unsupervised (WG), and control (CG). Primary outcomes: postural angles (SAPO ® ) and functional mobility (TUG). Secondary outcomes: gait parameters (CVMob ® ). Results: The protocol described in the guidebook improved postural angles and functional mobility. There were also positive gait parameter effects (p