Supporting Guillain-Barré syndrome recovery through individualized therapy programs.
Optimizing function, managing symptoms
While there is no cure for Guillain-Barré syndrome, physical and occupational therapy help patients manage pain, achieve optimal muscle use, and cope with fatigue as they recover.
At Sheltering Arms Institute, our clinicians collaboratively deliver individualized care plans designed to meet the specific needs of people with Guillain-Barré syndrome in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
The Power to Overcome
Sheltering Arms Institute clinicians are dedicated to helping patients with Guillain-Barré achieve optimal recoveries and return to the life they love.
90% of Sheltering Arms Institute patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome are discharged home or to a community setting compared to a 78% national average.
On average, patients receiving care at Sheltering Arms Institute for Guillain-Barré syndrome accomplish a GG Change Walk improvement score of 40 in overall functional performance and mobility—more than 25% greater than the national average.
Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation at Sheltering Arms Institute offers state-of-the-science technologies, including body weight support systems and robotics.
Many Sheltering Arms Institute clinicians hold their neurologic clinical specialist certification, which designates greater knowledge and skills tailored to treating patients with neurological conditions.
Sheltering Arms Institute patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome report a 95% patient satisfaction rate with 98% of patients likely to recommend Sheltering Arms Institute to a friend.
Understanding Guillain-Barré therapy
Guillain-Barré syndrome, also called acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, is an acquired immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nervous system. Most occurrences of Guillain-Barré syndrome happen after an infectious respiratory or gastrointestinal illness. While the specific cause remains unknown, Guillain-Barré syndrome typically occurs when the body responds improperly to the infection and the immune system attacks the myelin and sometimes the axons of the peripheral nerves.
Guillain-Barré syndrome presents differently among each person. Common symptoms include:
Upon onset, symptoms typically worsen for two weeks and peak at four weeks.
On a case-by-case basis, clinicians treating Guillain-Barré often consider:
Patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome may be eligible for inpatient rehab if they are in need of 24/7 medical management and physician oversight, as determined by one of our physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians. Patients who are medically stable will typically be a good fit for intensive outpatient rehabilitation.
While each patient’s experience is different, inpatient rehabilitation for Guillain-Barré typically lasts 20 days.
Outpatient physical rehabilitation for Guillain-Barré typically follows inpatient rehab and is determined by a number of factors, including patient progress and insurance coverage. In general, however, patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome can expect outpatient rehab to last multiple weeks.
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Contact a specialist at Sheltering Arms Institute to learn more about how you can gain more freedom in your everyday life.
