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Perinatal brachial plexus palsy - comprehensive testing
Štěpánková, Tereza ; Vlčková, Blanka (advisor) ; Šafářová, Marcela (referee)
This thesis focuses on the comparison of the results of selected clinical trials in children with perinatal brachial plexus palsy (PBPP) in the age range of 4-6 years. The theoretical part summarizes the basic knowledge about the anatomical basis of PBPP, its types and levels of nerve injuries, the main comorbidities of PBPP, the most commonly used clinical trials, the possibilities of conservative and surgical therapy with emphasis on conservative therapy methods applied in the Czech Republic. The main goal was to determine the correlations between selected tests and verify their suitability for use in children with PBPP. Methods: A total of 14 probands with a diagnosed PBPP in the age range of 4-6 years (mean age 69.9 months; SD ± 11.6 months) were included in the study. All subjects underwent 3 clinical trials - Acvitve Movemet Scale (AMS), Brachial Plexus Outcome Measure (BPOM) and Bruininsk-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test - Second Edition (BOT-2), which were administered during 1-2 visits. Total and partial test results were recorded and compared in correlation analysis. Results: Based on the results of statistics a significant linear relationship between the scores of AMS and BPOM was confirmed (Pearson's r = 0.961; p < 0.001). No linear relationship between other tests or their partial...
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Occupational Therapy Screening of Sensory Processing in Children with Perinatal Load in Preschool Age
Zdeňková, Veronika ; Dvořáková, Petra (advisor) ; Kuželková, Anna (referee)
OF DIPLOMA THESIS Author: Bc. Veronika Zdeňková Supervisor: Mgr. Petra Dvořáková Advisor: Mgr. Eliška Haškovcová Title: Occupational Therapy Screening of Sensory Processing in Children with Perinatal Load in Preschool Age Abstract: Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) have their origin in altered function of central nervous system. Children with SPD have difficulty to process sensory information and act in a proper way. Sensory Processing Disorders permeate all areas of an individual's perception and behaviour and have a significant impact on the quality of life of the child and his/her family. Children born prematurely are reported to be at higher risk of developing some form of SPD. This thesis focuses on the association between SPD and perinatal load. It is focused on the difficulties faced by children with SPD and their impact on further development, particularly in the preschool age. The theoretical part provides an thorough overview of the issues mentioned above. The practical part focuses on the design of an examination protocol to capture SPD in children with perinatal load in preschool age. The use of the proposed examination protocol is tested in six concrete patients with perinatal load. The results are then interpreted in the form of reduced case studies, which are primarily aimed at...
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Sensory integration approach in paediatrics
Kordíková, Eliška ; Hyttichová, Zdenka (advisor) ; Zounková, Irena (referee)
The thesis describes the approach of sensory integration of Jean Ayres, summarizes a basic neuroanatomy knowledge related to this approach and deals with sensory processing disorder, their diagnosis and therapy. There is a case study in the thesis containing an examination, assessment and the suggestion of therapy according to the approach of sensory integration theory. The sensory processing disorders are functional disorders of perception, filtering and organizing of stimulus coming from sensory systems. On this basis the sensory modulation processing and sensory discrimination disorder in different sensory system occur or sensory - based motor disorder can occur too. Sensory processing disorders may occur simultaneously with another diagnosis, for example the Down syndrom, syndrom ADHD. We create diagnosis from history, clinical observation and tests and from standardized tests. The therapy uses a number of different tools and special equipped rooms to provide adequate sensory stimulation, especially for vestibular, touch and proprioception. The approach of sensory integration is a part of integrated look at an individual and his problems and it is a part of the whole rehabilitation too.
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Somatognosis in patients with chronic vertebrogenic disorders
Křikavová, Alena ; Kolář, Pavel (advisor) ; Lepšíková, Magdaléna (referee)
This thesis called "Somatognosia by the chronic back pain patients" summarizes in its theoretical part the information about the concept of one's own body perception and clears up the terms body image and body schema in various contexts. The experimental part of the thesis includes testing of somatognosia on two sets. This research aims to compare the level and quality of somatognosia by the chronic back pain sufferers and healthy individuals. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Movement options in individuals with dyslexia
Tobolková, Dominika ; Bitnar, Petr (advisor) ; Ptáková, Karolína (referee)
This research bachelor thesis titled "Physical Options in Dyslexic Individuals" highlights the issue of this specific learning disorder. It summarizes current knowledge about dyslexia in physiotherapy, rehabilitation and other appropriate physical activities. The work is divided into three parts. The theoretical part describes dyslexia within other specific learning disorders, determines its definition, typology and the search for causes of its origin. Herein, it depicts the knowledge in terms of building diversity and the functioning of the CNS and the reading process. The next section focuses on the secondary manifestations of this disorder. The special part deals with dyslexia in the context of physiotherapy, its influence on postural control. It compares current methods that try to move their postural system, movement skills and the disorder itself. This part offers an overview of appropriate therapies and activities for dyslectics. The last practical part is focused on the influence of dyslexia on the postural system of these individuals. The content is an indikative examination that compares 12 dyslectic individuals with each other. Keys words: dyslexia, specific learning disorders, physiotherapy, physical activities, sensory intergration
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Sensory integration and praxis - literature review
Vondráková, Veronika ; Nováková, Tereza (advisor) ; Maršáková, Kateřina (referee)
Title of diploma thesis: Sensory integration and praxis - literature review Summary: The aim of the literature review is summary of academic findings and information from foreign sources about the basic concepts of sensory integration by Dr. A. J Ayres. To describe the mechanism of sensory integration during the physiological development of the child and to discover the possibilities of dysfunction of sensory integration with focusing on Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) by Dr. Ayres. Furthermore, it aims to make an analysis of studies in which was used SIPT to identifying dysfunction of sensory integration and praxis, find the characteristic features and specifics of dysfunctions in children with Asperger's syndrome (AS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with learning disorders, in delinquent - prone individuals and institutionalized children against to control group, compare the results with studies using imaging equipments and evaluate the possibilities to use the information for physiotherapy. Methods: Diploma thesis is compiled from an accessible literary sources as a theoretical work in the form of literature review and it has two parts. In the first part is summarized theoretical background dealing with the basic concepts of...
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The Usage of Sensory Integration within Occupational Therapy in children with autism spectrum disorder
Kozáková, Veronika ; Gerlichová, Markéta (advisor) ; Krulová, Anna (referee)
The thesis aims to describe the approach of sensory integration according to Jean Ayres and examine the possibilities for the usage in occupational therapy for children suffering from autism spectrum disorder. The theoretical part of the thesis deals with the basic knowledge about sensory integration and occupational therapy related to autism spectrum disorder. The practical part tackles the terms of using sensory integration and therapeutic activities focused on particular sensory processing disorders of children with autism spectrum disorder. Sensory integration approach was developed by occupational therapist. Sensory integration approach defines three primary diagnostic groups of sensory processing disorders, provides evaluations and sensory integration activities. Based on observed data, sensory integration can be used in occupational therapy as a means to treat autistic children suffering from sensory processing disorder Key words: Sensory Integration Occupational Therapy Sensory Processing Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder
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The influence of balance aids to better quality of handwriting of chidren with ADHD
Holubová, Michaela ; Kobesová, Alena (advisor) ; Štveráková, Tereza (referee)
The children from all over the world suffer from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and this disorder is a great social, educational and medical problem at schools. This bachelor thesis focuses on the etiopathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. The pharmacological treatment is not the only way which effectively helps children with their problems at school and in personal life. Exercise and regular physical activity is very important for children and it can impact on symptoms of ADHD. The experimental section of this bachelor thesis deals with the influence of balance aids to handwriting of children with ADHD. The thesis compares their handwriting before and after three months, during which the children were using the aids for the dynamic sitting. The experimental section includes four casuistics of children with ADHD, the results of standardized test MABC-2 for the evaluation of children's fine and gross motor skills and balance and a detailed analysis of writing from the point of view of specific features. The effect of therapy was evaluated using the total score which was recalculated to percentiles in the test MABC-2, handwriting was evaluated using specific features in the script. The therapy revealed itself as effective. Keywords ADHD, test MABC-2, sensory processing,...
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Sensory Processing Disorders in Children in Occupational Therapy
Zdeňková, Veronika ; Krivošíková, Mária (advisor) ; Vavříková, Marianna (referee)
BAKALÁŘSKÉ PRÁCE Jméno, příjmení: Veronika Zdeňková Vedoucí práce: Bc. Mária Krivošíková, M.Sc. Title: Sensory Processing Disorders in Children in Occupational Therapy Abstract: Sensory Processing Disorders significantly affect the daily life of the child and his family. They occur in about 7-15% of the population and in up to the 90% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The aim of this thesis is to describe opportunities of occupational therapy interventions for children with Sensory Processing Disorders. The theoretical part presents the Sensory Integration method as a comprehensive method for diagnosis and therapy of these disorders. The next part is devoted to a more detailed description of individual Sensory Processing Disorders. The thesis also presents general requirements for the implementation of Sensory Integration therapy. An important part of the theoretical element is the description of therapy for two specific disorders - dyspraxia and tactile defensiveness. The practical part is focused on designing a therapeutic program for pediatric patients with dyspraxia and tactile defensiveness and assessing its effectiveness. Each patient underwent an initial examination using an interview, structured and non-structured clinical observation and Sensory Profile 2, and in dyspraxia also by...
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Applying Sensory Profile 2 Test with Premature Children from the occupational therapist's point of view. Subtitle: The influence of premature birth on sensory integration processing of 2 year old children.
Ředinová, Barbora ; Haškovcová, Eliška (advisor) ; Nováková, Olga (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with the problematics of sensory processing with premature children. The aim of the thesis is to show the important role of an occupational therapist taking care of infants with perinatal risks already at NICU. Another aim of the thesis is to create an unofficial Czech translation of the standardized Toddler Sensory Profile 2 Test and use it to evaluate the quality of sensory processing with premature children and compare the results with those of children born in term. In the theoretical part, the classification of new- borns is described for better understanding and orientation, together with the risks premature birth brings and the role of an occupational therapist taking care of such children. In the thesis, the approach of Sensory Integration and a classification of Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) are described. At the end of the theoretical part, the Sensory Profile 2 Test is further described, especially its part dedicated to toddlers (TSP2). The practical part is made of a quantitative research. In the research, the total number of 70 two-year-old toddlers were assessed using TSP2, out of which 44 were born premature and 26 in term. The group of premature toddlers was further divided into 15 late preterm, 17 very preterm and 17 extreme preterm children. The...
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