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Specialist centre for the rehabilitation of patients with polyneuropathies or Parkinson’s disease in Marbella

Polyneuropathies

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare acute autoimmune polyradiculopathy, with an approximate incidence of 1–2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants per year, which usually appears after infections, most commonly respiratory or gastrointestinal. From both a clinical and pathophysiological point of view, several types are recognised, mainly the demyelinating form (AIDP, the most common in Europe) and axonal forms (AMAN and AMSAN), as well as Miller Fisher syndrome. The characteristic clinical picture consists of progressive, symmetrical and ascending muscle weakness, areflexia or hyporeflexia, with possible mild sensory involvement. The course is usually monophasic, with a progression phase lasting days to weeks, followed by a plateau and then a recovery phase that may last for months. For this reason, specific rehabilitation is essential in order to achieve the greatest possible recovery.

Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder involving both motor and non-motor changes, which makes a comprehensive rehabilitation approach essential from the early stages. In this context, balance training is a priority in order to reduce the risk of falls, as is gait training aimed at improving speed, step length and the automaticity of walking. In addition, muscle strengthening helps to counter secondary weakness and improve overall function. Alongside these motor aspects, it is also crucial to include cognitive training, particularly focused on executive and attentional functions. This combined approach, based on task-oriented practice, helps to optimise functional ability and promote independence in activities of daily living.

Our rehabilitation approach in polyneuropathies

At Neralis Rehab, we work with patients from the earliest stages of recovery, adapting the intensity and therapeutic goals to their clinical progress.

Neurological physiotherapy aimed at recovering muscle strength and coordination

Gait and balance re-education to reduce the risk of falls

Occupational therapy to restore independence in activities of daily living

Neurosensory stimulation and work on peripheral sensation

Orthotic adaptation where necessary to facilitate walking

Follow-up by rehabilitation medicine, with overall process monitoring and coordination between specialities

Key areas of rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease

Our programme for patients with Parkinson’s disease is structured around four fundamental pillars:

Balance training and fall prevention

Falls are one of the main causes of morbidity in Parkinson’s disease. We work systematically on postural stability, protective reflexes and body awareness in order to reduce this risk effectively.

Gait training

We address walking speed, step length and the automaticity of the gait pattern. We use auditory and visual cueing strategies to help overcome motor blocking (freezing), one of the most disabling manifestations of the disease.

Muscle strengthening and endurance

Parkinson’s disease leads to progressive secondary weakness. Strength and endurance training counteracts this decline, improves overall function and helps maintain muscle mass, which is especially important in older patients.

Cognitive and attentional training

Cognitive impairment, particularly affecting executive and attentional functions, is common in Parkinson’s disease. Our neuropsychology team designs specific programmes to stimulate these areas and preserve the patient’s ability to manage everyday life.

How to begin your rehabilitation

Tell us about your case

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Share your reports

Send us previous diagnoses and medical reports so that we can prepare the assessment.

Initial appointment

We schedule your initial assessment appointment.

Every step you regain is our greatest result.

In polyneuropathies and Parkinson’s disease, regaining independence is not only a clinical goal: it is what makes the difference in everyday life. We work on mobility, balance, gait, muscle strength and cognitive functions through programmes tailored to the progress of each patient.