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Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP), Guillain-Barre Syndrome, demyelination, paresthesia
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Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy And Physical Therapy Management In Acute Care: A Case Study, Kaley Stotz
Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy And Physical Therapy Management In Acute Care: A Case Study, Kaley Stotz
Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects
Background. Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP) is the most prevalent variation of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. It is a neurological disorder in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system resulting in demyelination and subsequent ineffective nerve transmission. Currently there is a lack of evidence supporting the most effective early physical therapy treatment interventions.
Purpose. The purpose of this case study is to present the early physical therapy intervention provided in the acute care setting for a patient with AIDP.
Description. This case study describes a five-day inpatient physical therapy management of a 37-year-old male who was diagnosed …