Chiari type 1 deformity treatment
It is important to be aware of a variety of different Chiari type 1 deformity outcome, including spontaneous resolution, spontaneous worsening, improvement with surgery, and even deterioration after surgery. More research is required to determine objective criteria for predicting outcomes, which include both anatomic measures and physiologic measures of CSF flow so that better surgical decisions can be made and for evaluating patients who have undergone surgery 1).
Preliminary findings indicate that exercise programs can improve pain, balance, proprioception, posture, coordination, and quality of life in CM type 1. Therefore, exercise should be considered a safe, beneficial, and low-cost treatment option for CM type 1 patients without surgical indications 2).