Şenol, Gamze TaşkınKürtül, İbrahimRay, AbdullahAhmetoğlu, Gülçin2024-06-142024-06-142023Evaluation of the effect of COVID-19 on static balance in healthy young individuals2667-663Xhttp://dx.doi.org/10.4328/ACAM.21782https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12491/12214Aim: It is known that COVID-19 infection has various physiological effects. And, it also has negative effects on the balance. This study focused on evaluating the static balance of healthy individuals who either had or did not have a history of COVID-19.Material and Methods: The study included 30 individuals who were previously diagnosed with COVID-19 infection (positive PCR test), who recovered later on, and 30 individuals as a control group. After the dominant foot of both groups was determined, the flamingo balance test was used to evaluate static balance, and Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) was applied to the group that had a COVID-19 infection history.Results: A significant difference was found between dominant foot balance and non-dominant foot balance in individuals who had COVID-19 and in the control group.Discussion: The severity of recent cases of COVID-19 disease that affect the balance system has risen significantly. This study showed that individuals with COVID-19 have problems with static balance compared to those without COVID-19. In our estimation, post-recovery rehabilitation programs for people who have had COVID-19 should include balancing exercises.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessCOVID-19Static BalanceDizziness Handicap InventoryFlamingo Balance TestVestibular SystemArticle10.4328/ACAM.21782148759762WOS:001050540900019Q4