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Table 3 Interventions proposed by treating physicians (N = 109)

From: Healthcare needs, expectations, utilization, and experienced treatment effects in patients with hereditary spastic paraplegia: a web-based survey in the Netherlands

Proposed interventions by physician

% of participants

Non-pharmacological interventions

 Physiotherapy

81

 Orthopedic footwear

55

 Splints

28

 Postural exercises

15

 Massage

15

 Psychological support

12

 No intervention

10

 Ankle–foot surgery

9

 Hip surgery

4

 Stress reduction

2

 Education

2

 Occupational therapy

2

 Knee surgery

2

 Social work

1

 Osteopathy

1

 Fatigue management

1

 Lower spine surgery

1

Pharmacological interventions

 Oral spasmolytic drugs

41

 Intramuscular botulinum toxin injections

26

 Intrathecal baclofen

5

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Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases

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