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  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Public Health

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  • The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has introduced new challenges for individuals with pre-existing conditions.
  • Facemasks, while crucial for public health, can impede vision, particularly the lower visual field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the challenges faced by individuals with balance and gait problems due to facemask use in the post-COVID-19 era.
  • To discuss the implications of facemask use on walking safety and clinical/research assessments.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of challenges.
  • Review of existing literature and clinical observations regarding facemask use and its impact on visual field and gait.

Main Results:

  • Facemasks partially obscure the lower visual field, potentially compromising walking safety for those with balance and gait deficits.
  • The use of facemasks affects balance and gait testing procedures in clinical and research settings.

Conclusions:

  • Facemask use presents significant challenges for individuals with balance and gait problems, impacting their mobility and safety.
  • Adaptations in clinical and research protocols may be necessary to accommodate facemask use in post-COVID-19 environments.