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Navigating Through a COVID-19 World: Avoiding Obstacles.
Klatt, Brooke N; Anson, Eric R.
  • Klatt BN; Physical Therapy Department, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (B.N.K.); and Department of Otolaryngology, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York (E.R.A.).
J Neurol Phys Ther ; 45(1): 36-40, 2021 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1035551
ABSTRACT
Individuals with balance and gait problems encounter additional challenges navigating this post-coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) world. All but the best fitting facemasks partially obscure the lower visual field. Facemask use by individuals with balance and gait problems has the potential to further compromise walking safety. More broadly, as the world reopens for business, balance and gait testing in clinics and research laboratories will also be impacted by facemask use. Here, we highlight some of the challenges faced by patients, clinicians, and researchers as they return to "normal" after COVID-19.Video Abstract is available for insights from the authors (see the Video, Supplemental Digital Content 1, available at http//links.lww.com/JNPT/A328).
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Visual Fields / Gait Disorders, Neurologic / Postural Balance / Spatial Navigation / N95 Respirators / COVID-19 / Masks Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: J Neurol Phys Ther Journal subject: Physical Medicine / Neurology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Visual Fields / Gait Disorders, Neurologic / Postural Balance / Spatial Navigation / N95 Respirators / COVID-19 / Masks Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: J Neurol Phys Ther Journal subject: Physical Medicine / Neurology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article