This study aimed to investigate the usefulness of laboratory-based digitized gait analysis as an outcome measure to identify improvement in a mildly affected patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome 10 and 20 months post-nadir. Data are presented in the form of a single case study. Considerable improvements were found within ground reaction forces and lower limb kinematics, indicating a markedly improved functional gait pattern. This improvement was reinforced by positive subjective feedback. Initially, this assessment intended to identify the extent to which sensitive measurements using digitized gait analysis could provide a means of examining patient improvement following Guillain-Barré syndrome. As a serendipitous finding, it was noted that it can also provide a focus to therapy sessions.
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