Physical activity and epilepsy: what are the rules?
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-1999
Abstract
Exercise has important benefits for patients who have epilepsy, but several factors must be considered when making activity recommendations. Seizures during sports activity are rare, and exercise may have anti-epileptic effects acutely, but physicians, coaches, and parents should know what to do if a seizure occurs. Many sports activities are permissible as long as patients avoid overexertion, dehydration, and hypoglycemia. Some antiepileptic drugs may adversely affect sports performance, and exercise in turn may reduce serum drug levels by increasing circulating liver enzymes.
Volume
27
Issue
3
First Page
63
Last Page
70
ISSN
0091-3847
Published In/Presented At
Sirven, J. I., & Varrato, J. (1999). Physical activity and epilepsy: what are the rules?. The Physician and sportsmedicine, 27(3), 63–70. https://doi.org/10.3810/psm.1999.03.723
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
20086703
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article