Reactive Balance Deficits Differ in People After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Based on Chronicity of Self-Reported Symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) can lead to persistent balance impairments, affecting daily functioning. While mTBI deficits in static and dynamic balance are well-documented, reactive balance-essential for recovering from perturbations-remains understudied, and the relationship with symptom severity and quality of life remains unclear.

Objective

Examine reactive balance across different stages of mTBI recovery and its association with self-reported symptoms and quality of life.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 82 participants: 19 with acute (4-14 days post-injury), 11 with sub-acute (3-12 weeks post-injury), 11 with chronic (>12 weeks post-injury) mTBI, and 41 healthy controls. Reactive balance was assessed using the Instrumented-modified Pus

SUBMITTER: Monoli C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12851506 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature