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ArticleJournal of medicine and life2025

Berg Balance Scale in post-COVID-19 patients: results from a retrospective study.

Ovidiu Cristian Chiriac, Daniela Miricescu, Corina Sporea, Ana Raluca Mitrea, Silviu Stanciu, Raluca Mititelu, Raluca Grigore, Sarah Adriana Nica

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Ovidiu Cristian ChiriacDiscipline of Balneophysiokinetotherapy and Recovery, Faculty of Midwifery and Nursing, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Daniela MiricescuDiscipline of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Corina SporeaDiscipline of Balneophysiokinetotherapy and Recovery, Faculty of Midwifery and Nursing, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Ana Raluca MitreaPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Medical Recovery Neurology), Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Silviu StanciuDepartment of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Central Military Emergency University Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Raluca MititeluDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania.
Raluca GrigoreENT, Head & Neck Surgery Department, Coltea Clinical Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Sarah Adriana NicaDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.

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Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 infection has been linked to sedentary behavior, which can lead to musculoskeletal weakness, cardiometabolic disorders, and a worsening of pre-existing conditions, particularly in older patients. The primary aim of our study was to compare the Berg Balance Score (BBS), comprising BBS1 (sit to stand), BBS2 (standing unsupported), and BBS3 (sitting unsupported), in patients with mild and moderate post-COVID-19 symptoms before and after the recovery program. BBS1, BBS2, and BBS3 demonstrated statistically significant improvement after the recovery program for both men and women compared to the initial assessment (

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COVID-19Postural BalanceAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSARS-CoV-2isolationmuscle weaknesssedentarismviral infection

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