Does wearing a mask affect balance and reaction time?

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dc.contributor.authorYıldırım, Yasin
dc.contributor.authorÖzgören, Çağla
dc.contributor.authorTarakcı, Devrim
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-01T07:21:14Z
dc.date.available2025-09-01T07:21:14Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentFakülteler, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: A mask is a protective equipment that covers the mouth and nose and is routinely used in workplaces, public transport and other communal settings preventing harmful particles, dust, droplets, bacteria, viruses, fog, gas, smoke and steam from entering the respiratory system. However, wearing a mask may impair the visual field, potentially affecting balance and reaction time. Our aim is to determine whether the use of masks affects people's balance and reactions. Methods: Twenty-five healthy participants (14 female, 11 male) underwent two assessments: one while wearing masks and another without masks. Static balance was assessed using the BeCure Balance System, reaction time was measured using the BlazePod™, and dynamic balance was evaluated through the Functional Reach Test (FRT). Results: Statistical analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon Test. There was a significant difference in the results of center of pressure displacements (p<0,05). FRT comparison had a significant difference also (p<0,05). There was no significant difference in the result of reaction time. Discussion and Conclusion: Any deterioration in visual field may lead to falling especially in vulnerable people. These patients and their caregivers must be aware of this hazard and they should be informed meticulously about optimal mask using.
dc.identifier.doi10.5505/ejm.2025.93798
dc.identifier.endpage438
dc.identifier.issn1301-0883
dc.identifier.issue3
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105013601209
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ4
dc.identifier.startpage433
dc.identifier.trdizinid1357081
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.5505/ejm.2025.93798
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11501/2338
dc.identifier.volume30
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakTR-Dizin
dc.institutionauthorYıldırım, Yasin
dc.institutionauthorid0000-0001-9362-7205
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherYuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine
dc.relation.ispartofEastern Journal of Medicine
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subjectBalance
dc.subjectN95
dc.subjectReaction Time
dc.subjectWearing Mask
dc.titleDoes wearing a mask affect balance and reaction time?
dc.typeArticle

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