《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2013, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (10): 975-977.

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Rehabilitation of Sensory Ataxic Acute Guillain-Barre Syndrome: A Case Study

LI Xin, CHEN Ying-bei, LI Kui.   

  1. The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong, China
  • Received:2012-11-26 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2013-10-25 Online:2013-10-25

Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of comprehensive rehabilitation based on motor control on sensory-ataxic acute Guillain-Barre syndrome. Methods A patient with sensory-ataxic acute Guillain-Barre syndrome was treated with kinesitherapy based on motor control,included proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, coordination training, functional training, balance training, as well as sensory stimulation on the end of arms and legs, recumbent cross trainer therapy and cycle therapy for 2 months. Results After treatment, the score of International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS) decreased 36 points, activities of daily living increased 9 points, Berg Balance Scale increased 9 points, and modified Barthel Index increased 50 points. Conclusion The comprehensive rehabilitation based on motor control is effective on this patient, but more cases and systematic curative effect evaluation are needed.

Key words: motor control, sensory ataxia, Guillain-Barre syndrome, rehabilitation