Role Of Balance Training In Bilateral Foot Drop Following Guillian Barre Syndrome

Abstract

Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) often leads to debilitating residual deficits, including bilateral foot drop, significantly impairing balance, and functional independence. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of balance training in patients with bilateral foot drop post-GBS. Eighteen patients were enrolled, and baseline assessments were conducted using the Berg Balance Scale, Functional Independence Measure, and Hughes GBS Disability Scale. Balance exercises, including swiss ball and wobble board exercises, were administered over three weeks. Significant improvements were observed in balance, functional independence, and disability scores post-intervention, suggesting the beneficial impact of balance training in enhancing outcomes for individuals with bilateral foot drop following GBS.