Open AccessComparison of Uninjured and Concussed Adolescent Athletes on the Concussion Balance Test (COBALT)
Author(s) -
Shelly Massingale,
Amy B. Alexander,
Steven M. Erickson,
Elizabeth McQueary,
Richard Gerkin,
Haroon M. Kisana,
Briana Silvestri,
Sarah Schodrof,
Bryce Nalepa,
Jamie E. Pardini
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of neurologic physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.046
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1557-0584
pISSN - 1557-0576
DOI - 10.1097/npt.0000000000000225
Subject(s) - concussion , athletes , balance (ability) , physical therapy , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , test (biology) , poison control , injury prevention , medical emergency , paleontology , biology
Dizziness and balance problems are common symptoms following sports-related concussion (SRC). Most sports require high-level balance skills that integrate the sensory inputs used for balance. Thus, a comprehensive assessment of postural control following SRC is recommended as an integral part of evaluation and management of the injury. The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine performance differences between uninjured and concussed athletes on the Concussion Balance Test (COBALT), as well as complete preliminary analyses of criterion-related validity and reliability of COBALT.