{"id":12383,"date":"2025-06-06T14:15:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T12:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/the-wheeleo-in-gait-rehabilitation-for-guillain-barre-syndrome\/"},"modified":"2025-06-19T11:59:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T09:59:14","slug":"the-wheeleo-in-gait-rehabilitation-for-guillain-barre-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/the-wheeleo-in-gait-rehabilitation-for-guillain-barre-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wheeleo\u00ae in Gait Rehabilitation for Guillain-Barr\u00e9 Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Wheeleo\u00ae\ufe0f et le syndrome de Guillain Barr\u00e9\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/45DpL4VK3Tc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p>The <strong>Guillain-Barr\u00e9 syndrome<\/strong> generally progresses positively, with a gradual recovery of walking ability. This syndrome is characterized by a <strong>bilateral impairment<\/strong> that notably impacts the <strong>stability of the pelvis<\/strong> during walking, which complicates maintaining balance and fluidity of movement. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 4-Wheel Rollator: an Effective Support<\/h2>\n\n<p>To assist the patient in their first steps, the use of a <strong>4-wheel rollator<\/strong> is often a preferred solution. This device provides <strong>significant, continuous, and bilateral support<\/strong>, offering <strong>constant support 100% of the time<\/strong>. It secures walking and helps prevent falls.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Wheeleo\u00ae: a Stimulating Alternative Depending on the Stage of Rehabilitation<\/h2>\n\n<p>However, at different stages of rehabilitation, the <strong>Wheeleo\u00ae walker<\/strong> can prove particularly interesting:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Walking Stimulation and Intensity<\/strong>: Less supportive than the rollator, the Wheeleo\u00ae requires more effort from the patient, thus stimulating their motor skills. Unlike traditional canes, it offers <strong>constant support<\/strong> regardless of which leg is bearing weight (right or left). This allows for adjusting the walk to the <strong>right intensity<\/strong>, neither too difficult to the point of altering quality, nor too easy to the point of lacking stimulation.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motor Progress and Functional Mobility<\/strong>: As the patient progresses, the Wheeleo\u00ae can gradually replace the rollator for movement on <strong>smooth surfaces<\/strong>. It then offers <strong>stability and fluidity of walking<\/strong> while freeing one hand, which facilitates daily activities such as <strong>opening a door<\/strong>, <strong>carrying an object<\/strong>, or <strong>pouring a glass of water<\/strong>. The Wheeleo\u00ae is also <strong>more maneuverable<\/strong> than the classic rollator.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weaning Off Mobility Aid<\/strong>: When the patient approaches autonomous walking, the Wheeleo\u00ae handle can be set very high to provide <strong>proprioceptive information<\/strong> without too much support. This phase helps prepare for walking without aid. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Essential Tool in the Therapist&#8217;s Toolkit<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Wheeleo\u00ae thus becomes an integral part of the range of mobility aids, providing a valuable <strong>intermediate solution<\/strong> between canes, rollator, and autonomous walking. Its use must be <strong>personalized<\/strong>, based on the <strong>objectives<\/strong> and <strong>stage of rehabilitation<\/strong> of the patient. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n<p>The choice of mobility aid must be made precisely, taking into account the patient&#8217;s needs and abilities at each stage of their recovery. The Wheeleo\u00ae provides an optimal balance between <strong>safety<\/strong>, <strong>stimulation<\/strong>, and <strong>functionality<\/strong>, making it an essential ally in the rehabilitation of Guillain-Barr\u00e9 syndrome. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Guillain-Barr\u00e9 syndrome generally progresses positively, with a gradual recovery of walking ability. This syndrome is characterized by a bilateral impairment that notably impacts the stability of the pelvis during walking, which complicates maintaining balance and fluidity of movement. The 4-Wheel Rollator: an Effective Support To assist the patient in their first steps, the use [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12380,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[109],"tags":[],"profils-type":[],"expertise":[],"situation":[358],"profils-et-pathologies":[310],"class_list":["post-12383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","situation-clinical-cases","profils-et-pathologies-guillain-barre-syndrome"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12383","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12383"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12383\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12549,"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12383\/revisions\/12549"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12380"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12383"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12383"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12383"},{"taxonomy":"profils-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/profils-type?post=12383"},{"taxonomy":"expertise","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/expertise?post=12383"},{"taxonomy":"situation","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/situation?post=12383"},{"taxonomy":"profils-et-pathologies","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wheeleo.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/profils-et-pathologies?post=12383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}