Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers) · Published 2026-03-18 · DOI 10.5272/jimab.2026321.6747
The aim of this article is to study patients who have experienced acute demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy and to propose an individually developed kinesitherapy program to overcome the functional deficit and improve their quality of life. Material and methods: The study included 5 patients (three men and two women) with an average age of 52.5 years. The study was conducted from March 2023 to March 2024 at the University Hospital "Saint Marina" Varna - Second Clinic for Nervous Diseases, and after their discharge, continued at home. Patients were admitted due to pain, numbness and muscle weakness of the distal parts of the lower extremities, as well as difficulty in walking. During the first days of the inpatient stay, an increase in neurological symptoms was observed, with the progression also covering the upper extremities. After the acute condition was controlled, an individual kinesitherapy program was prepared and applied to the patients, which was carried out for a period of 3 months. Results: the study showed that after the individual physiotherapy program, muscle weakness, postural and balance abilities, and gait were positively affected, all of which led to an improvement in the general condition and quality of life of the patients. To assess the results achieved before and after the applied physiotherapy program, we examined the functional abilities and limitations of the patients. The most significant results were recorded in the restoration of muscle strength in shoulder joint movements. Conclusion: the study showed that the appropriate selection of kinesitherapy methods and means in patients with Guillain Barre syndrome, tailored to their individual functional capabilities, has a positive impact during the recovery period, both in terms of functional deficit and in terms of improving their quality of life.
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