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Physical Exercise in Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Scoping Review.
Pawel Kiper1, Manon Chevrot2, Julie Godart2
1Healthcare Innovation Technology Lab, IRCCS San Camillo Hospital, 30126 Venice, Italy.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|April 26, 2025
Summary
Physical activity can improve strength, reduce fatigue, and enhance functional independence in individuals with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). Rehabilitation programs often benefit from muscle strengthening, functional, and endurance exercises for GBS patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Immunology
Background:
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare inflammatory disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system.
- GBS causes significant impairments, including reduced strength, respiratory issues, functional limitations, and fatigue.
- These impairments substantially impact patients' quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of physical activity on strength, functional independence, and fatigue in GBS patients.
- To identify effective physical activity types for GBS rehabilitation programs.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across major scientific databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science).
- Inclusion criteria focused on peer-reviewed articles in English, French, Polish, or Italian, examining physical exercise's effects on strength, fatigue, and functional independence in GBS.
- 16 relevant studies were included after screening 1021 papers.
Main Results:
- Physical exercise demonstrates potential benefits for GBS patients.
- Improvements were noted in strength, reduction in fatigue levels, and enhanced functional independence.
- Commonly recommended interventions include muscle strengthening, functional training, and endurance exercises.
Conclusions:
- Physical exercise is a promising intervention for improving outcomes in Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
- Further high-quality research is necessary to optimize long-term rehabilitation strategies.
- Investigating chronic fatigue mechanisms in GBS is crucial for refining treatment approaches.
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