Comparison of Balance Confidence in Older Adults With and Without Long-Haul COVID-19

Older adults with long-haul COVID-19 have decreased balance confidence and increased concern of falling compared with non-long-haulers and healthy controls, which may indicate a greater fall risk. Significance/Implications: Older adults with long COVID-19 may have a heightened need for resources and healthcare services related to fall prevention. Consideration of long COVID-19 status may be an important factor in improving older adult's outcomes.

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Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Published
2025-03-06
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https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2024-0116
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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
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Comparison of Balance Confidence in Older Adults With and Without Long-Haul COVID-19

Steve Bennett, Harsh H. Buddhadev, Gordon Chalmers, Mariel Relyea
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
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Comparison of Balance Confidence in Older Adults With and Without Long-Haul COVID-19

Steve Bennett, Harsh H. Buddhadev, Gordon Chalmers, Mariel Relyea
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Abstract

Older adults with long-haul COVID-19 have decreased balance confidence and increased concern of falling compared with non-long-haulers and healthy controls, which may indicate a greater fall risk. Significance/Implications: Older adults with long COVID-19 may have a heightened need for resources and healthcare services related to fall prevention. Consideration of long COVID-19 status may be an important factor in improving older adult's outcomes.

Journal of Aging and Physical ActivityVol. 33(6)
Sam Houston State University (US), Western Washington University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
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