Diagnostic Validity of Static and Dynamic Postural Assessments Within 24-48 Hours Post-Concussion

Brian Szekely, Nicholas G. Murray, Megan E. Mormile, Katelyn E. Grimes, Jingjing Yin, Doug W. Powell

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Abstract

An estimated 1.6 - 3.8 million concussions occur annually in the United States [1]. Approximately 30% of sport-related concussions (SRC) experience postural instability immediately post-injury, while 75.6% report dizziness as a debilitating symptom [2,3]. Postural instability post-SRC has been well documented using numerous methods [3]. Kinetic quiet stance measures observed that concussed athletes have elevated postural sway magnitude and greater sway velocity within 24-48 hours post-SRC [4]. In addition, postural instability has been noted within 48-96 hours post-SRC using complex dual-task and dynamic assessments [5]. However, very little is known about the diagnostic validity of these postural assessments post-SRC.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the diagnostic validity of two postural stability methods, quiet upright stance and a sport-like postural task, within 24-48 hours post-SRC.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Aug 8 2017
EventAmerican Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting (ASB) -
Duration: Aug 8 2017 → …

Conference

ConferenceAmerican Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting (ASB)
Period08/8/17 → …

Keywords

  • Dynamic
  • Post-concussion
  • Postural Assessments
  • Static

DC Disciplines

  • Biostatistics
  • Public Health

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