It is a lower motor neuron disorder. This autoimmune response causes antibodies produced from the previous infection to attack the myelin sheath of the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms include hypersensitivity as a result of demyelination of lower motor neuron paths. Sensory loss and muscle atrophy also occur due to demyelination of nerves related to regions affected. Initial symptoms include tingling sensations in feet with a progressive weakness.
Proximal regions are usually more affected than distal regions of the body.
Question 5 Stretch exercises are only effective when the joint is stretched and held for a few seconds in a position that is a few degrees beyond the point of discomfort. Passive stretching is the most effective but active stretching allows the patient to accommodate pain by immediately adjusting the force of the stretch.