Perfetti Method as a Therapeutic Strategy in the Rehabilitation of Patients with Cerebrovascular Disease Método Perfetti como Estrategia Terapéutica en la Rehabilitación de Pacientes con Enfermedad Cerebrovascular Bibliographic Review

Abstract

Introduction: The Perfetti Method is a method of neurocognitive rehabilitation which works on the sensorimotor  system. The aim of this article was to make a systematic review of the intervention strategies of this method and its application in people with upper limb alterations secondary to cerebrovascular disease. (CVD) Method: A literature search of 50 articles was carried out, of which 18 met the inclusion criteria among which were: the range of year of publication, method and pathology Results: Taking into account the analysis of the various articles, two of the 18  selected are described: 8 articles that contain historical data of the method, anatomical and biomechanical, thus nourishing the introduction of this article and the second group describes clinical cases which support the objective of the work, the application of the method, the variables used in the method and the physical therapy techniques. Conclusions: The evidence from the studies and the collection of information regarding the Perfetti method is broad in the theoretical basis, but few studies focused on the upper limb alterations due to cerebrovascular disease, due to the conditions in which it must be performed. The application of the method, which makes it difficult to obtain more specific data that facilitate or promote future research in this field