Biyani Anushka M, Sharath Vasanth, Varma Tanvi S
Department of Pediatric Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Department of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Mar 30;16(3):e57239. doi: 10.7759/cureus.57239. eCollection 2024 Mar.
Viral encephalitis poses a significant threat to public health, particularly affecting children and the elderly. We present a case of a 1.5-year-old child with viral encephalitis, characterized by sudden convulsions following a bout of cold and fever. Comprehensive physiotherapy rehabilitation was initiated, focusing on improving mobility, strength, and functional abilities. The interventions included caregiver education, range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, mobility training, and task-oriented activities. After treatment, there was a notable improvement in the child's clinical outcomes, as evidenced by a reduction in weakness, enhanced functional mobility, and improved scores on outcome measures such as the Pediatric Cerebral Performance Category and Functional Mobility Scale. This case highlights the importance of early physiotherapy intervention in pediatric viral encephalitis to mitigate long-term complications and optimize functional outcomes.
病毒性脑炎对公众健康构成重大威胁，尤其影响儿童和老年人。我们报告一例1.5岁患病毒性脑炎的儿童病例，其特征为在一阵感冒发烧后突然惊厥。启动了全面的物理治疗康复，重点是改善活动能力、力量和功能。干预措施包括对照顾者的教育、关节活动度练习、强化练习、移动训练以及任务导向活动。治疗后，患儿的临床结果有显著改善，表现为虚弱减轻、功能移动能力增强，以及在诸如儿科脑功能表现分类和功能移动量表等结局指标上得分提高。该病例凸显了早期物理治疗干预在儿童病毒性脑炎中对于减轻长期并发症和优化功能结局的重要性。
