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Evaluation Of Static And Dynamic Postural Control In Athletes With Concussions During Recovery, Nicholas Murray
Evaluation Of Static And Dynamic Postural Control In Athletes With Concussions During Recovery, Nicholas Murray
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Approximately seventy-six percent of individuals with a sport-related concussion present with reduced balance. Current Return-to-Play (RTP) protocols rely heavily on measures of static balance that are not environmentally relevant. However, due to the variable nature of symptom presentation, research has not clearly defined a requisite time for balance recovery following a sport-related concussion. The use of novel procedures such as monitoring postural control during an environmentally relevant dynamic balance tasks could refine the timeline for recovery of postural control and aid in mitigating the potential severe consequences of Second Impact Syndrome. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate …