Mobility can be regained when rehabilitation is initiated properly

Myopathies – Prolonged Immobilization – Polyneuropathies

 (Prolonged Hospitalization • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) • Guillain–Barré Syndrome)

Myopathies and Neuropathies are disorders which affect the muscular and the peripheral nervous system. These disorders can deteriorate or become more severe in cases of prolonged immobilization and hospitalization, or hospitalization in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

 In such cases, it is frequently observed:

  • Significant loss of muscle strength
  • reduced endurance
  • reduced functional capacity

which results in basic functions impairment, such as upright posture, walking and self care activities.

Rehabilitation respecting the patient’s healing pace

At Diaplasis Rehabilitation Center, in Kalamata, rehabilitation aims at the gradual and safe regaining of mobility, walking and functional autonomy, taking into consideration:

  • the severity of the condition
  • the overall clinical picture of the patient
  • the endurance and needs of each patient
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What does rehabilitation actually offer?

These types of disorders are characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms, which may vary in severity according to each patient.

1. Strength recovery and motion control

Through personalized rehabilitation programs, the following symptoms are treated:

  • Tremor in the upper and lower limbs, jaw and face
  • Rigidity and stiffness, with movement resistance
  • Bradykinesia, which makes simple daily activities difficult

Even after severe and long-term immobilization, functional progress remains a realistic and measurable goal.

2. Reactivation of functional autonomy

Rehabilitation is not limited only to movement. It aims at:

  • gradual regaining of independence in self care activities
  • participation in everyday life activities
  • reduction of depending on others

What does a rehabilitation program include

Emphasis is always given to safe and secure recovery progress, without overcharging or complications. The program is supported by a coordinated therapeutic framework , which may include:

Physical Therapy

For strengthening and mobility retraining

Occupational Therapy

For daily activities functional rehabilitation

Psychological Support

For fatigue and stress management

Nursing care

In cases of increased needs

Nutritional intervention

For muscular rehabilitation support

Benefits based upon scientific evidence

International bibliography shows that early and structured rehabilitation in patients with myopathies or polyneuropathies — including:

  • Guillain – Barré Syndrome
  • ICU-acquired myopathy and neuropathy (Critical Illness / Critical Illness Syndrome)

Are associated with:

  • faster recovery of muscular strength
  • improvement of functional independence
  • gait retraining
  • decreased disability period
  • less demand on long-term support

The appropriate rehabilitation can substantially change the course of recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. With a structured, individualized rehabilitation plan, gradual restoration of muscular strength is possible, as well as endurance and functional capacity, even after o long period of immobilization.

Yes. All interventions are medically supervised and fully adapted to each patient’s medical condition and stamina.   

Time varies depending on the severity of the situation. Usually, the first functional gains gradually appear within the first few weeks.

Yes. Psychological support is of great importance, since long–term medical conditions or immobilization are usually associated with stress, fatigue or emotional burden.