Balance problems and an increased rate and risk of falls are common in people with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although a balance assessment is now …

Background Telehealth could enhance rehabilitation for people with chronic health
conditions. This review examined the psychometric properties of performance-based …

Background and Purpose: In any given year, 28% to 35% of older adults experience falls. In
nursing home environments, the annual rate of falls increases to 30% to 50%. Our objective …

COVID-19 leaves important sequelae in patients, not only in those who had the experience
of a critical illness but also in patients with severe form. Understanding the impairments …

Background and Purpose: Reference values for the Balance Evaluation Systems Test
(BESTest) and the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) need to be …

Study objective To assess whether gait abnormalities in COPD depend on mere impairment
of respiratory function. Methods In 40 patients with COPD at different GOLD stages and 28 …

Objectives: To examine the reliability, validity and responsiveness of 3 different short
versions of the BESTest (S-BESTest, Brief-BESTest and Mini-BESTest) in patients with …

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have balance impairments and
an increased risk of falls. The psychometric properties of short balance tests to inform fall risk …

Background Symptoms such as impairment of postural balance, mobility and muscle
strength can last up to 12 months post COVID-19 hospitalization, need to be better …

Routine assessments of gait and balance have been recognized as an effective approach
for preventing falls by issuing early warnings and implementing appropriate interventions …