Acute and Longitudinal Effects of Concussion on Reactive Balance in Collegiate Athletes.

ABSTRACT: BackgroundPostural instability is a common observation after concussions, with balance assessments playing a crucial role in clinical evaluations. Widely used post-concussion balance tests focus primarily on static and dynamic balance, excluding the critical aspect of reactive balance.ObjectivesThis study investigated the acute and longitudinal effects of concussion on reactive balance in collegiate athletes.MethodsConcussed and healthy matched controls NCAA division I athletes were assessed at pre-season baseline and 4 post-concussion timepoints: acute, pre-return-to-play (RTP), post-RTP, and 6 months post-concussion. The instrumented-modified Push and Release test measured reactive balance during single- and dual-task conditions. Longitudinal effects of concussions on time to stability a

SUBMITTER: Monoli C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11999785 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature