Everyday Health: Beyond the CIDP Infusion: Why Physical Therapy Is Your Secret Weapon for Remission

By Abby McCoy, RN

Published on February 3, 2026

Medically Reviewed by Peter Nguyen, PT, DPT

IVIg and other treatments for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) slow or stop your immune system’s attack on the protective coating (myelin sheath) around your nerves. But physical therapy (PT) can build up the strength or coordination you lost while symptoms were at their worst.

“Specialized neurologic physical therapy can offer significant benefits to people living with CIDP,” says Marielle Mikos, DPT, a certified clinical specialist in neurologic PT with Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Connecticut. When combined with medical treatment, these therapies help you get stronger and more coordinated, which can give you more independence and a higher quality of life.

Read more here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/autoimmune-diseases/physical-therapy-for-cidp/