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