Rehabilitation for GBS and CIDP

Understanding the Rehabilitation Process for Individuals with Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

Overview: Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) are acquired immune-mediated inflammatory disorders of the peripheral nervous system. From an interdisciplinary therapy perspective, this course will review the clinical presentations of both disorders. Through hands on labs, participants will explore common examination techniques and interventions used when working with individuals with one of these diagnoses. Interdisciplinary teams will apply their knowledge to case studies.

Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists

Presenters:
Maria Harris, PT, DPT, Stoke Clinic Coordinator and Inpatient Physical Therapist at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
Haley Kypers, CCC/SLP, Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
Kathleen Rocca, MS, OTR/L, Assistant Spinal Cord Injury Clinic Coordinator and Inpatient Occupational Therapist at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
Kerry Sanderson, CCC/SLP, Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist at Bryn Mawr Hospital

Objectives: At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Identify epidemiology and pathophysiology of GBS (Guillain-Barré Syndrome) and CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy)
• Describe the clinical presentation Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
• Describe the clinical presentation of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
• Identify impairments and functional limitations caused by GBS and CIDP
• Recognize the importance of the interdisciplinary therapy team in the role of recovery
• Implement examination techniques to identify impairments
• Choose intervention strategies to maximize functional status throughout the continuum of care
• Synthesize knowledge of treatment of GBS and CIDP to determine plan of care and treatment plan

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