"Postural Balance" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A POSTURE in which an ideal body mass distribution is achieved. Postural balance provides the body carriage stability and conditions for normal functions in stationary position or in movement, such as sitting, standing, or walking.
| Descriptor ID |
D004856
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| MeSH Number(s) |
G11.427.690 G11.561.790.541.595
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| Concept/Terms |
Postural Balance- Postural Balance
- Balance, Postural
- Musculoskeletal Equilibrium
- Equilibrium, Musculoskeletal
- Postural Equilibrium
- Equilibrium, Postural
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 2018 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 2019 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Postural Balance" by people in Profiles.
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Longitudinal observational study of boxing therapy in Parkinson's disease, including adverse impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown. BMC Neurol. 2021 Aug 24; 21(1):326.
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Higher perceived stress and exacerbated motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease during the COVID-19 lockdown in New Zealand. N Z Med J. 2021 07 09; 134(1538):44-51.
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A novel cognitive-motor exercise program delivered via a tablet to improve mobility in older people with cognitive impairment - StandingTall Cognition and Mobility. Exp Gerontol. 2021 09; 152:111434.
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Remote smartphone gait monitoring and fall prediction in Parkinson's disease during the COVID-19 lockdown. Neurol Sci. 2021 Aug; 42(8):3089-3092.
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Considerations for assessing physical function and physical activity in clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contemp Clin Trials. 2021 06; 105:106407.
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[Can the SARS-CoV-2 virus damage human hearing and balance?] Med Pr. 2021 Jun 30; 72(3):321-325.
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Effectiveness of Community-Delivered Functional Power Training Program for Frail and Pre-frail Community-Dwelling Older Adults: a Randomized Controlled Study. Prev Sci. 2021 11; 22(8):1048-1059.
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Posterior circulation stroke presenting as a new continuous cough: not always COVID-19. BMJ Case Rep. 2021 Jan 11; 14(1).
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Navigating Through a COVID-19 World: Avoiding Obstacles. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2021 01; 45(1):36-40.
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Map the apps: a rapid review of digital approaches to support the engagement of older adults in strength and balance exercises. BMC Geriatr. 2020 11 18; 20(1):483.