Effects of sensory integration therapy in a 7-year old child with epilepsy following craniocerebral trauma – a case study

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Data
2020
Autorzy
Widelak, Maria
Wolan-Nieroda, Andżelina
Podgórska-Bednarz, Justyna
Guzik, Agnieszka
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Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego
Abstrakt
Introduction. Post-traumatic epilepsy develops as a complication of a serious craniocerebral trauma, frequently an open head injury, resulting in neurological impairments. Aim. The study was designed to discuss problems associated with sensory integration dysfunction observed in a seven-year old girl with epilepsy which occurred as a result of craniocerebral injury. Description of the case. The case study is based on information gained from the girl’s medical records, an interview with her guardians and a sensory function questionnaire. Additional examinations assessed the girl’s balance control, and her functional performance according to Barthel scale. The girl received a three-week sensory integration therapy which included exercise involving tactile, vestibular and proprioceptive stimulation, as well as balance exercises and self-care training. Conclusions. In this particular case, application of sensory integration therapy produced beneficial results. The findings show improvement in balance, coordination as well as self-care.
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epilepsy , rehabilitation , sensory integration
Cytowanie
European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine T. 18, z. 1 (2020), s. 67–71