Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) and Physiotherapy

Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) whilst not a very common condition in the Sutherland Shire, it is a condition that can have a dramatic and significant impact on an individual’s life and it is a condition in which a multidisciplinary approach to care can play a significant role in assisting the rehabilitation process back to recovery. GBS is an inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy associated with numerous viral infections. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been shown to be associated with a lot of neurological complications, of which GBS is an important post-infectious consequentiality.

The symptoms of GBS can be varied from individual-to-individual, however they usually commence in the extremities and work the way to your trunk. Some people can lose the majority of their movements and others are only partially affected. Fortunately, about 80% of individuals can walk independently six months after diagnosis. About 60% fully recover motor strength one year after diagnosis and only 5% to 10% have very delayed and incomplete recovery.

At Aevum Health we have a large multidisciplinary team with state-of-the-art equipment to help our patients recover from GBS and get back to what they love doing the most. We can help you formulate a recovery plan and see it through as well as navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to help gain the support needed to get back to your best.

Below is a list of some of the ways Aevum can help you recover. We use accessible equipment within our facility including an Alter-G treadmill to get the best possible outcome for our patients.

Physiotherapy can assist with:

  • Learning to walk again/gait retraining

  • Prescription of assistive technology

  • Tasks specific strengthening

  • Regaining lost joint range of motion

Exercise Physiology can assist with:

  • General strength and conditioning

  • Regaining core strength for daily tasks

  • Balance training

  • Regaining cardiovascular fitness

Occupational therapy (OT) can assist with:

  • Hand therapy to restore hand function

  • Prescribing hand/arm splints

  • Prescribing wheelchairs

  • Home modifications

  • Assist in navigating the NDIS

Podiatry can assist with:

  • Foot assessment

  • Appropriate shoe prescription

  • Orthotic prescription

Speech Pathology can assist with:

  • Alternate augmentative communication (AAC)

  • Speech exercises and suggestions

  • Meal management solutions

If you are interested in finding out more about how Aevum Physiotherapy in the Sutherland Shire can assist you with your recovery. Please get in contact with us and come in for a free discovery session to discuss your needs and how we can help. Call us on 02 85443231.