The effects of sensory integration techniques on muscle tone in children after prenatal exposure to alcohol

Background: Prenatal exposure to alcohol is the cause of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Alcohol exerts an especially negative effect on the central nervous system of an unborn child. Children with FAS frequently have problems with sensory integration. The objective of the study was an evaluation of...

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Published in:Journal of education, health and sport health and sport, 2018-07, Vol.8 (8), p.347-358
Main Authors: Jacek Wilczyński, Natalia Habik, Żaneta Wypych
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
muscle tone
prenatal exposure to alcohol
therapy using sensory integration technique
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Summary:Background: Prenatal exposure to alcohol is the cause of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Alcohol exerts an especially negative effect on the central nervous system of an unborn child. Children with FAS frequently have problems with sensory integration. The objective of the study was an evaluation of the effectiveness of SI therapy in children with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome on the example of muscle tension. Methods: The study was conducted in 2012 at the Centre of Advanced Physiotherapy in Kielce, and covered a group of 20 children aged 4-5 who had a history of prenatal exposure to alcohol. The children systematically participated in a one-hour SI therapy session, once a week for the period of 6 months. Results: A high effectiveness of SI therapy was confirmed in children after prenatal exposure to alcohol based on the example of muscle tension (p
ISSN:2391-8306
DOI:10.5281/zenodo.1312425