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- Title
COVID-19 and Postural Control—A Stabilographic Study Using Rambling-Trembling Decomposition Method.
- Authors
Żychowska, Magdalena; Jaworecka, Kamila; Mazur, Ewelina; Słomka, Kajetan; Marszałek, Wojciech; Rzepko, Marian; Czarny, Wojciech; Reich, Adam
- Abstract
Background and Objectives: Some respiratory viruses demonstrate neurotropic capacities. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has recently taken over the globe, causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on postural control in subjects who have recently recovered from the infection. Materials and Methods: Thirty-three convalescents who underwent COVID-19 within the preceding 2–4 weeks, and 35 healthy controls were enrolled. The ground reaction forces were registered with the use of a force platform during quiet standing. The analysis of the resultant center of foot pressure (COP) decomposed into rambling (RAMB) and trembling (TREMB) and sample entropy was conducted. Results: Range of TREMB was significantly increased in subjects who experienced anosmia/hyposmia during COVID-19 when the measurement was performed with closed eyes (p = 0.03). In addition, subjects who reported dyspnea during COVID-19 demonstrated significant increase of length and velocity of COP (p < 0.001), RAMB (p < 0.001), and TREMB (p < 0.001), indicating substantial changes in postural control. Conclusions: Subjects who had experienced olfactory dysfunction or respiratory distress during COVID-19 demonstrate symptoms of balance deficits after COVID-19 recovery, and the analysis using rambling-trembling decomposition method might point at less efficient peripheral control. Monitoring for neurological sequelae of COVID-19 should be considered.
- Subjects
POSTURAL balance; NEUROTROPHIC functions; SARS-CoV-2; ANOSMIA; DIAGNOSIS of dyspnea
- Publication
Medicina (1010660X), 2022, Vol 58, Issue 2, p305
- ISSN
1010-660X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/medicina58020305