Lazzarich C
Emanuele, 10 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Emanuele is a child, aged 10, suffering from progressive muscular dystrophy type Duchenne. He lives with his mother, a physiotherapist, that until now has coordinated on her own all professional..
Year of publication: 2006
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2016

Marrocco F
Laura, age 23, motor disability: improving independence in mobility
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) Laura is a girl 22 years old, in 1992 them has been diagnosed the Ataxia of ***Friedreich. The progressive worsening of the symptoms has caused in 1996..
Year of publication: 2006
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: September 2006

Martinelli M
Paola, age 38, motor disability: improving independence in mobility and communication
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: After a severe car accident that caused a severe brain concussion, aids for seated posture and for communication were chosen to facilitate the patient's home reintegration.
Year of publication: 2003
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2003

Menezello T; Andrich R
Giuseppe, age 68, motor disability: improving independence at home
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Adaptation of a small bathroom (180x165 cm) through building work on the house structure and choice of two assistive devices (a wheeled shower chair and a hoist) to maintain independence and make..
Year of publication: 2003
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: April 2003

Montrucchio L
Marco, age 53, motor disability: improving independence at home and in the neighbourhood
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Despite a progressive and severely disabling disease, the use of suitable aids enabled the patient to keep a good level of independence and to maintain his social relations.
Year of publication: 2003
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2003

Opezzo P
Gina, age 71, motor disability: improving independence at home
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Because of a hemiplegia, caused by a cerebral ischemia, a reorganization of the domestic environment was effected both with building work and with the adoption of some assistive devices. All this..
Year of publication: 2003
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: June 2003

Pigini L
Domingo, 34 years old. Workplace adaptation for a bus conductor, with De Quervain's syndrome
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Domingo is a man aged 34 who, after an accident at work, suffers from De Quervain's disease and a slight lack of strength of the left arm. Despite the aftermath of the accident Domingo continues to..
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013

Pigini L, Liverani G
Antonietta, 46 years old. Workplace adaptation for a bank employee, with an outcome of childhood polio
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Antonietta is a woman aged 46 with a disability recognized by 74% due to polio in childhood. She also suffers from bilateral carpal tunnel. Currently she uses a pair of crutches and canes for..
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013

Pigini L, Liverani G
Bruno, 52 years old. Adaptation of the workplace for an English teacher, with myelopathy
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Bruno is a man aged 52 suffering from myelopathy with a disability recognized by 100%. Bruno uses a manual wheelchair, and is Professor of English, working at a major international language..
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013

Pigini L, Liverani G
Carla, 33 years old. Prevention of occupational risk for a person employed as a textile worker
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Carla is a woman aged 33, since 1991 she has been working for a major textile company. In 2003, during work, Carla starts having pain in her neck, in the joints of hand fingers and in her wrist,..
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013