Keywords
Alberta infant motor scale, DRAVET, Whole body vibration
Abstract
Background: Significant motor deficits are linked to Dravet Syndrome, a rare developing epileptic encephalopathy. Whole-body vibration (WBV) is one of the emerging rehabilitation techniques that has drawn interest due to its ability to improve postural control and neuromuscular function in various neurological conditions. Objectives: To assess effectiveness of conventional physiotherapy along with WBV, on motor development in a patient with Dravet syndrome. To assess the long term effects of conventional physiotherapy adjunct to WBV. Case presentation: Following his first febrile seizure at three months, a 15-month-old boy with global developmental delay was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome. A pathogenic SCN1A mutation relevance were established by genetic testing. Outcome Measures: Alberta Infant Motor Scale and Posture. Results: After 8 weeks of intervention the Pre-value: 23; post-value: 32, below the fifth percentile interpretating significant developmental delay in the child. Conclusion: Long-term effects of whole body vibration along with conventional physiotherapy demonstrated a clinical improvement in posture and overall motor development of the child.
Recommended Citation
Dhumal, Vaishnavi and (PT), Dr. Tejas Borkar
(2026)
"Long-Term Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Combined with Conventional Physiotherapy in Dravet Syndrome: A Case Report,"
Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU: Vol. 19:
Iss.
1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71355/2542-6222.1733
Available at:
https://kleijhsbr.researchcommons.org/journal/vol19/iss1/4
Pages
40
Last Page
46