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

Maria Widelak
Andżelina Wolan-Nieroda
ID
Email src
Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz
ID
Email src
Agnieszka Guzik
ID
Email src
Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College University of Rzeszów
Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College University of Rzeszów, Rzeszow, Poland
Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszów University, Rzeszów, Poland
Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland
Received: 24 April 2019 / Accepted: 6 February 2020 / Published: 30 March 2020

Abstract

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.

Conclusion. In this particular case, application of sensory integration therapy produced beneficial results. The findings show improvement in balance, coordination as well as self-care. 

 

Cite

Widelak M, Wolan-Nieroda A, Podgórska-Bednarz J, Guzik A. Effects of sensory integration therapy in a 7-year old child with epilepsy following craniocerebral trauma – a case study. Eur J Clin Exp Med. 2020;18(1):67–71. doi: 10.15584/ejcem.2020.4.15

This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited