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Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of physiotherapy and occupational therapy in a case with Winchester syndrome. Material and methods: In this report, 13 years old boy with Winchester Syndrome and physical and occupational therapy approaches were presented. Kamakura’s Hand Grips Evaluation Method, Canadian Occupational Performance Measure were used to assess hand ability and performance in daily living activities. Duration of writing sentences and hand functions were assessed by Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test. Fine motor skills were assessed by using the fine motor skills’ subtests of Bruininks- Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test, activities of daily living by Functional Independence Measurement for children (Wee-FIM), and quality of life by Child Assessment of Health Questionnaire (CHAQ). The range of motions and posture analysis of the subject were also examined. Exercise and activity trainings that included physiotherapy and occupational therapy approaches were planned to increase physical functions and ability in motor skills and performed 3 days in a week during six months regularly. Results: The range of motions of joints, independency level in daily living activities and quality of life of the subject were improved obviously after trainings. conclusion: It is concluded that physiotherapy and occupational therapy approaches may be one of the important supportive therapeutic options for the cases with Winchester Syndrome

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