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BioMed Central, Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine, (5), 2010

DOI: 10.4081/mrm.2010.563

BioMed Central, Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine, 6(5), p. 417, 2010

DOI: 10.1186/2049-6958-5-6-417

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Deficits in postural control in individuals with COPD - emerging evidence for an important secondary impairment

Journal article published in 2010 by Maria K. Beauchamp ORCID, Dina Brooks, Roger S. Goldstein ORCID
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Abstract

Emerging evidence suggests that individuals with COPD demonstrate reductions in balance control that may be associated with an increased fall risk. The purpose of this review is to: 1) provide a brief overview of balance control and its assessment; 2) review relevant literature describing balance impairment in individuals with COPD; and 3) highlight impor- tant areas for future research. The observation of balance deficits and an increased fall risk in patients with COPD suggests the need for including balance assessment and training for patients enrolled in pulmonary rehabilitation who may be vulnerable. Further studies are needed to determine which aspects of balance are affected and to examine the impact of interventions.