EFFECTIVENESS OF HIGH AND LOW INTENSITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMME IN CHRONIC PHASE OF GUILLAIN BARRE SYNDROME PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL

Authors

  • Gourav Kumar MPT Student, University College of Physiotherapy, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India
  • Lalit Arora Lecturer, University College of Physiotherapy, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India
  • Reena Arora Lecturer, University College of Physiotherapy, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejprs.v2i1.53

Keywords:

chronic phase of GBS, high intensity exercises, low intensity exercises

Abstract

Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to conduct a randomized control trial to compare the effectiveness of high and low intensity rehabilitation programme in chronic phase of GBS patient. Methodology: 20 Patients were included in the study as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. A written informed consent was signed by the subjects in their native language. The subjects were divided into two groups by simple random sampling. Group (A) Experimental Group (N=10): got treatment with High intensity rehabilitation exercises and Group (B) Control Group (N=10): got treatment with Low intensity rehabilitation exercises. Total rehabilitation program was for 12 months. The outcome measures for the both groups were Functional Independence Measure (FIM), World health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF), Perceived Impact of Problem Profile (PIPP). Results: Intention to treat analysis of data from 20 patients (experimental n=10, control n=10) showed reduced disability in the treatment group in post-treatment FIM domains (self- care, sphincter control, transfers, locomotion.

Author Biographies

  • Gourav Kumar, MPT Student, University College of Physiotherapy, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India
    Gourav Kumar is a Post graduate student pursuing Master in Physiotherapy (Neurology).
  • Lalit Arora, Lecturer, University College of Physiotherapy, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India
    Lalit Arora is Master of Physiotherapy (Neurology) and pursuing PhD in Physiotherapy. He has sixteen years of clinical as well as academic experience. He has keen interest in research related especially to neurological rehabilitation.
  • Reena Arora, Lecturer, University College of Physiotherapy, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India
    Reena Arora is Master of Physiotherapy (Orthopedics). She has sixteen years of clinical as well as academic experience. Both the above authors are working as assistant professor in Health Science University.

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2021-05-28

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021)

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