WHAT WE TREAT
Guillain Barre
How it's caused
Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS) is a condition that affects the peripheral nervous system. The myelin (protective sheath) of the nerve becomes inflamed causing the nerve signals to become disrupted. This can lead to a number of symptoms, including:
How it's treated
The initial level of impairment may be significant with many individuals needing intensive medical input. Many people with Guillain Barre go on to make a full recovery. However, not everyone fully regains their previous level of function. We can assist in the natural recovery of Guillain Barre, enhancing a return to fitness and a regaining of previous abilities, whilst at the same time helping to prevent secondary complications such as reduced range of movement at the joints and abnormal movement patterns. This is achieved through:
Meet Nikos: Your Expert Neuro-Physiotherapist
Nikos is a Senior Neuro-Physiotherapist with over 20 years’ experience of working with patients with brain injury.
By working in some of the most recognised brain injury specialists facilities across the UK and Europe he has gained a wide experience of different approaches and techniques.
If you are concerned about a family member or friend who is suffering from Guillain Barre syndrome and you don't know where to turn, please call us for a free initial consultation to see how we can help.
Why choose Nikos?
My passion is empowering professionals, carers, family and above all the individual on how to retrain the brain and improving patient independence.
I have worked as Head of NeuroPhysiotherapy Department in various Neurorehabilitation centres in Greece and since 2016 I'm the Lead Neurological Physiotherapist in a Brain Injury hospital in Leicestershire.
