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- The study investigated how postural stability is affected in individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 by comparing them to healthy controls using various balance tests.
- Results showed no significant changes in overall balance for mCTSIB, but significant differences were observed in limits of stability, rhythmic weight shift, and the Romberg test between the two groups.
- The findings suggest that while subjective reports of dizziness are common, objective measurement indicates possible decreased postural reflexes and vestibular issues, particularly in female patients post-COVID-19.
Article Abstract
Objective: The study aimed to examine postural stability changes in individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 infection.
Methods: Fifty patients who recovered from the COVID-19 infection and 50 healthy controls were compared using the dizziness handicap inventory (DHI), a modified clinical test of sensory interaction balance (mCTSIB), limits of stability (LOS), rhythmic weight shift (RWS), and Romberg and fall risk (FR) tests.
Results: Regarding mCTSIB, regardless of gender patients, female patients, or male patients, there were no significant differences from controls ( > 0.05). There was a significant difference in LOS between the patients and controls regarding ( < 0.05) in some parameters. There was a significant difference between the patients and controls concerning RWS ( < 0.05) for some parameters. There was a significant difference between the patients and controls regarding the Romberg test in some parameters ( < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the patients and control groups regarding FR.
Conclusion: Studies in which the effects of COVID-19 infection sequels have been evaluated on the vestibular system in the literature are subjective. The main concern is the prevalence of dizziness or vertigo in subjective studies. There may be a decrease in postural reflexes in female individuals who recovered from the COVID-19 infection in this study, thanks to the objective test measurement. Increased oscillations with eyes closed on regular ground and soft ground in the Romberg test may likely indicate vestibular problems.
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