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Serial evaluation of neuromuscular function in management of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. A case report
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Serial evaluation of neuromuscular function in management of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. A case report

M J Fillyaw, R Tandan and W G Bradley
Physical therapy, Vol.67(11), pp.1708-1711
1987-11
PMID: 2823303

Abstract

Demyelinating Diseases - physiopathology Demyelinating Diseases - therapy Humans Combined Modality Therapy Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - physiopathology Cyclophosphamide - therapeutic use Plasmapheresis Activities of Daily Living Muscle Contraction Adult Female Isometric Contraction Chronic Disease Prednisone - therapeutic use
In this case report, we describe the serial evaluation of neuromuscular function of a woman with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and document the return of limb strength and hand function after plasmapheresis and immunosuppressive therapy. The assessment of muscle strength and functional abilities by physical therapists can provide timely, objective, and quantitative information that is important to the medical management of patients with neurologic disease.

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1 Clinical & Life Sciences
1.203 Neuromuscular Disorders
1.203.1500 Guillain-Barre Syndrome
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Rehabilitation
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