Question

Scenario: You are working as a personal trainer and your 21-year-old client, Alex, tells you on the first day that he has epilepsy and has known this since he was 12-years-old. Their physician has prescribed him medication and has also cleared him to participate in all physical activity at the gym.

Questions:

1) What further information would be useful to know about Alex's seizure history, types of seizures, and the postical phase? Refer to Ch. 1's teaching regarding taking a medical history, if needed.

2) What education might you provide the other staff members at the gym so they know how to help? Explain/justify your reasoning.

3) What is your seizure management plan, should Alex have a seizure while you are training him? What other individuals need to be informed of this plan?

Answer 1

1 - The further information would be very helpful for the trainer at the gym -

a - if he tired too soon?

b - Which phases of seizure does he have -

(I) - Prodrome and Aura

(ii) - ictal

(iii) - End-stage.

c- Do you lose your consciousness during any physical activity.

d - Any trembling movement does he have of arms and legs.

2 - The education that I might provide the other staff members at the gym so they know how to help -

a - Lie down the person on the person with ease

b - Put any cloth or something below his head that will give him a bit of relief.

c - Stay with the person and speaks calmly until the seizure ends.

d - If possible take the person to the home and make sure that the rest properly.

3 - Seizure management plan -

1 - Give the medicines on time to the patient.

2 - Take proper sleep and also drink a lot of water

3 - Have a balanced diet and avoid alcohol and smoking.

The other people should have informed about the management plan and what to do during a seizure as mentioned above.