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Haemodialysis patients have worse postural balance with an associated risk of falls

Authors :
Pérez-Gurbindo, Ignacio
Angulo Carrere, María Teresa
Arribas Cobo, Patricia
Puerta, Marta
Ortega, Mayra
Jaldo, Maria Teresa
de Sequera, Patricia
Alcázar, Roberto
Pérez-García, Rafael
Álvarez-Méndez, Ana María
Source :
Nefrología (English Edition); November-December 2020, Vol. 40 Issue: 6 p655-663, 9p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Postural balance is the result of a complex interaction of sensory input which keeps us upright. Haemodialysis patients have alterations which can lead to postural instability and a risk of falls. Our objective was to analyse postural stability and its relationship with the risk of falls in haemodialysis patients using a force platform.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20132514
Volume :
40
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Nefrología (English Edition)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs54763155
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nefroe.2020.04.004