51品茶alum, faculty member publish article about Guillain-Barr茅 Syndrome
Sarah Kou, P.T., D.P.T. 鈥15, recently published an article in the Journal of Women鈥檚 Health Physical Therapy along with Amy Litterini, P.T., D.P.T., assistant clinical professor in the 51品茶鈥檚 Department of Physical Therapy. The article, titled, 鈥淧hysical Therapy Management of a Patient With Guillain-Barr茅 Syndrome During and After Pregnancy: A Case Report,鈥 was developed as a result of D.P.T. coursework at UNE.
Guillain-Barr茅 Syndrome (GBS), also known as acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, is estimated to affect 1 to 2 people per 100,000 annually. The cause of GBS is still unknown, with suspicions of viral or bacterial infection preceding diagnosis. Initial presentation of GBS usually begins with distal, relatively symmetrical, onset of paresthesia, quickly followed by progressive limb weakness.
Considering the rarity of the condition in the general population, there is very limited literature on Guillain-Barr茅 Syndrome during pregnancy. This case report presented a unique opportunity to document both the prenatal and the post-partum presentation of a patient experiencing this debilitating neurological phenomenon.