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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Science
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Leprosy, historically associated with mystery and deformity, is now better understood.
    • While effective treatments exist, physiotherapy remains vital for managing disease-induced deformities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present the causes of deformity in leprosy.
    • To outline the role of physiotherapy in managing leprosy patients with neuritis and paralysis.
    • To describe physiotherapy's role in tendon transfer surgery and advocate for domiciliary programs.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of leprosy deformity aetiology.
    • Description of physiotherapy interventions for neuritis and paralysis.
    • Explanation of physiotherapy in tendon transfer surgery.
    • Emphasis on tailored domiciliary treatment programs.

    Main Results:

    • Understanding the causes of leprosy-related deformities.
    • Established role of physiotherapy in managing nerve damage and paralysis.
    • Physiotherapy protocols for surgical recovery.
    • Need for localized, home-based treatment strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • Physiotherapy is essential for comprehensive leprosy management.
    • Addressing deformity requires a multi-faceted approach including surgery and rehabilitation.
    • Domiciliary programs are key for endemic regions like Australia's Northern Territory.