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

• Authors: Maria Widelak , Andżelina Wolan-Nieroda , Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz , Agnieszka Guzik
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

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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.

Keywords

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epilepsy; rehabilitation; sensory integration

• Publisher: Uniwersytet Rzeszowski. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego
• Journal: European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
• Year: 2020
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 67-71

Contributors

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Maria Widelak

• Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College University of Rzeszów

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Andżelina Wolan-Nieroda

• Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College University of Rzeszów

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Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz

• Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College University of Rzeszów

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Agnieszka Guzik

• Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College University of Rzeszów

Identifiers

DOI

10.15584/ejcem.2020.1.15