Balance control is impaired in adults with sickle cell anaemia.

Priscila Oliveira SilvaArthur de Sá FerreiraCarla Martins de Araujo LimaFernando Silva Guimarães Agnaldo Jose Lopes

Published in: Somatosensory & motor research (2018)

Neurologically intact adults with SCA exhibit damage in static balance, particularly in the mediolateral direction. These patients present postural deviations due to changes in the hip and ankle joints. In addition, balance control is related to posture, Hb level and muscle function.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes