Physiotherapeutic Rehabilitation in a Patient with Right Cerebellar Haemorrhage with Ventricular Extension and Mild Hydrocephalus: A Case Report
Published: June 1, 2026 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2026/85542.23486
M Jayakrishnan, Jayesh Chandran
1. Postgraduate Student, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (NIPT), Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
2. Assistant Professor (Grade II), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (NIPT), Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Correspondence Address :
Dr. Jayesh Chandran,
Assistant Professor (Grade II), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (NIPT), Mangalore-575018, Karnataka, India.
E-mail: jayeshnairpt@gmail.com
Abstract
Cerebellar haemorrhage can result in impaired coordination, balance disturbances, and reduced functional independence. This case report describes the physiotherapy rehabilitation of a 55-year-old female diagnosed with right cerebellar haemorrhage with ventricular extension and mild hydrocephalus. After medical stabilisation, physiotherapy was initiated focused on balance training, coordination exercises, gait training and functional retraining for a period of 10 days. During rehabilitation, improvement was observed in balance, coordination and independence in activities of daily living, which was supported by changes in the outcome measure scores. This case suggests that early physiotherapy intervention may support functional recovery in patients with cerebellar involvement.
Keywords
Ataxia, Balance training, Cerebellar haemorrhage, Physical therapy