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A Systematic Review Of Center Of Mass As A Measure Of Dynamic Postural Control Following Concussion, Sarah Patejak, Joshua Forrest, Emily Harting, Mable Sisk, Eric Schussler
A Systematic Review Of Center Of Mass As A Measure Of Dynamic Postural Control Following Concussion, Sarah Patejak, Joshua Forrest, Emily Harting, Mable Sisk, Eric Schussler
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BACKGROUND: The incidence of sports-related concussion in the US is between 1.6-3.8 million annually. Identification of ongoing impairment post-concussion continues to be challenging, as research indicates many patients are cleared for return to activity while still suffering subclinical impairment of function. Purpose: To identify and review the current literature on the use of center of mass (COM) during gait as a potential indicator variable after concussive injury. Study Design: Systematic Review.
METHODS: A Pubmed search was undertaken utilizing search terms involving gait performance and concussion. Study inclusion criteria included: (1) COM used as a variable in data analysis, (2) study …