Does using specialized equipment reduce Friedreich’s ataxia symptoms?

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by Susie Strachan |

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Category: Aids and Adaptations

Assistive equipment can help a person with Friedreich’s ataxia when dealing with symptoms such as difficulty walking, balancing, and communicating. Adaptive devices  can also help reduce strain on the skeletal and cardiovascular systems, but will generally not reduce symptoms of the condition.