Arida, R., Cavalheiro, E.A., Scorza, F. A. (2010). Favorable effects of physical activity for recovery in temporal lobe epilepsy. Epilepsia, 51(3):76-79. DOI: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2010.02615.x
The authors of this study analyzed the positive effects of exercise programs to prevent temporal lobe epilepsy. Other studies, which involved animals, were used as a reference to further explore the assault of epilepsy on the temporal lobe. Focusing on the neuroprotection and treatment the experiment showed that chronic epileptic seizures occur after the initial delay of a seizure. When this was shown, it proved that those who suffer from epilepsy can benefit from a daily routine of physical activity to reduce insults on the brain. …show more content…
To measure the data and outcomes of the experiment the authors used a variety of tools and common evaluations geared towards Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Some participants were on certain therapies that controlled their epilepsy while others experienced epilepsies at least once or twice a year. The data collected explored the areas based on neurocognitive, emotional state and the participant’s behavior. The experiment consisted of ten exercise sessions in addition to home sessions as well. Towards the end of the five weeks, researchers observed an overall improvement in the participant’s physical, mental and emotional health. The study helped explore that exercise therapy is beneficial in all aspects of a child that suffers from benign