Association Between Psychotropic Medication Polypharmacy and an Objective Measure of Balance Impairment Among Middle-Aged Adults: Results from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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DOI: 10.1007/s40263-018-0542-4
Abstract: ObjectivePsychotropic medications (e.g., antidepressants, anxiolytics, and neuroleptics) are increasingly prescribed with two or more taken concurrently (polypharmacy), and have been associated with an increased risk of falling. The aim of this study was to examine… read more here.
Keywords: psychotropic medications; medication; balance; balance impairment ... See more keywords
Balance impairment and associated factors among stroke survivors in public hospitals of Amhara regional state: a multicenter cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12883-024-03885-9
Abstract: Balance impairment is one of the common impairments in patients after stroke. It can lead to depression reduced speed of mobility, dependent on assistive device and reduce quality of life. However, evidence on balance impairment… read more here.
Keywords: associated factors; balance impairment; study; balance ... See more keywords
Use of Nintendo Wii Balance Board for posturographic analysis of Multiple Sclerosis patients with minimal balance impairment
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DOI: 10.1186/s12984-017-0230-5
Abstract: BackgroundThe Wii Balance Board (WBB) has been proposed as an inexpensive alternative to laboratory-grade Force Plates (FP) for the instrumented assessment of balance. Previous studies have reported a good validity and reliability of the WBB… read more here.
Keywords: balance impairment; analysis; wbb; minimal balance ... See more keywords
362 Enhanced Measures to Quantify Gait and Balance Impairment in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Prospective Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002809_362
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Gait and balance impairment are among the cardinal symptoms of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy, however, utilizing objective measurements of these functions is highly challenging. METHODS: A prospective cross-sectional cohort study with manual and quantitative gait/balance… read more here.
Keywords: stance; gait; balance impairment; gait balance ... See more keywords
Balance impairment in patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury: Which measures are appropriate for assessment?
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.906697
Abstract: Left untreated, balance impairment following moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be highly debilitating and hinder activities of daily life. To detect impairments, clinicians need appropriate assessment tools. The objective of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: traumatic brain; assessment; balance; severe traumatic ... See more keywords
Balance impairment in myotonic dystrophy type 1: Dynamic posturography suggests the coexistence of a proprioceptive and vestibular deficit
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DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2022.925299
Abstract: Falls are frequent in Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1), but the pathophysiology of the balance impairment needs further exploration in this disease. The current work aims to provide a richer understanding of DM1 imbalance. Standing… read more here.
Keywords: proprioceptive vestibular; dystrophy type; balance; balance impairment ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Static Balance Impairment and Associated Factors of University Student Smartphone Users with Subclinical Neck Pain: Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710723
Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of static balance impairment in university student smartphone users with subclinical neck pain and identify the associated risk factors. Because of rapid and widespread smartphones… read more here.
Keywords: neck pain; smartphone users; balance; balance impairment ... See more keywords