PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC REHABILITATION OF 27 YEAR OLD BOY MENINGITIS CASE: A CASE REPORT

Review Article

SALT Journal of Scientific Research in Healthcare, Volume 4, Issue 2, Page 30-39, Published on 17^th Dec 2024, https://doi.org/10.56735/saltjsrh.ms2404023039

ABSTRACT

Background: Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes, the meninges, surrounding the brain and spinal cord that can result from a variety of infectious agents, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The etiology of meningitis is multifold and varies with age, geographical location, and underlying comorbidities. Methodology: This case study is about physiotherapeutic rehabilitation of a 27-year-old boy meningitis case which includes the articles from 2008 to 2023, and source of these articles are taken from Google scholar, PubMed and Cureus. Result: The patient’s condition has shown significant improvement across multiple domains, enhancing overall quality of life and independence. Pain reduction has led to decreased muscle rigidity and discomfort, allowing for improved comfort and the ability to perform physical activities with less interference from pain. There has also been a noticeable improvement in range of motion (ROM), which has increased flexibility and movement in the joints, making daily tasks easier to perform and reducing stiffness. Conclusion: Significant improvements observed in the patient’s mobility, strength, and overall functional ability after one month of treatment highlight the effectiveness of the intervention. The reduction in pain, enhancement in range of motion, and increased muscle strength have contributed to a marked improvement in the patient’s daily activities, such as walking with a walker, standing without support, and eating independently.

Keywords: Meningitis, Physiotherapeutic rehabilitation, Case study, Range of motion, Functional recovery