Open AccessPeripheral Vestibular and Balance Function in Athletes With and Without Concussion
Author(s) -
Jennifer Braswell Christy,
Graham D. Cochrane,
Anwar Almutairi,
C. Busettini,
Mark W. Swanson,
Katherine K. Weise
Publication year - 2019
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.0000000000000280
Subject(s) - vestibular system , athletes , concussion , medicine , balance (ability) , audiology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , vestibular evoked myogenic potential , vestibulo–ocular reflex , analysis of variance , physical therapy , poison control , injury prevention , environmental health
According to the most recent consensus statement on management of sport-related concussion (SRC), athletes with suspected SRC should receive a comprehensive neurological examination. However, which measures to include in such an examination are not defined. Our objectives were to (1) evaluate test-retest reliability and normative data on vestibular and balance tests in athletes without SRC; (2) compare athletes with and without SRC on the subtests; and (3) identify subtests for concussion testing protocols.