Rehabilitation for Guillain-Barré syndrome

Abstract

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a polyneuritis characterized by acutely progressive motor paralysis. Studies are being advanced and its onset mechanism is being clarified. GBS is generally considered to be a disease with a favorable prognosis, and is expected to recover in 6-month to 1-year. However, it is not unusual for them to be unable to walk after 1-year or more, and to hinder daily life due to fatigue and pain. It is indispensable to have the correct knowledge about the GBS pathology, course, neurological symptoms, specific rehabilitation, etc. in performing rehabilitation. This article reviews pathology, medicine and the rehabilitation for GBS.