Effects of physical activity on the recovery of patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Keywords:
Guillain-Barré syndrome, physical activity, rehabilitation, bone mineral density, muscle strength, quality of life.Abstract
Introduction: Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune neuropathy. After an infection, it can cause progressive muscle weakness and even paralysis. Recovery depends on a multidisciplinary approach and intensive rehabilitation, although research on the effectiveness of physical activity programs in this pathology is scarce.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of a physical activity program on the functional recovery of patients with loss of bone density and muscle strength in the lower limbs due to Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Methods: A longitudinal quasi-experimental study was conducted with 60 patients diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. They were made up into an experimental group (n = 30) and a control group (n = 30). The experimental group followed a physical activity program, while the control group received standard treatment. Bone mineral density was assessed by DEXA. Likewise, muscle strength was estimated with isokinetic dynamometry and quality of life through the SF-36 questionnaire. The research was carried out for 12 weeks at the “Gabriela Alvarado” Hospital in El Paraíso, Honduras, from February to May 2024.
Results: Bone mineral density and muscle strength increased, respectively, by 12% and 30%; while muscle electrical activity improved by 40%.
Conclusions: The inclusion of physical activity programs in the treatment of Guillain-Barré syndrome favors functional recovery and improves quality of life.
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