The Effects of Concussions on Static Postural Stability
Concussions among the athletic population are extremely common, which could lead to postural instabilities. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of concussions on postural stability in young healthy adults. The static postural stability of thirty volunteers (age 21.63 ± 2.50 years; hei...
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| description | Concussions among the athletic population are extremely common, which could lead to postural instabilities. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of concussions on postural stability in young healthy adults. The static postural stability of thirty volunteers (age 21.63 ± 2.50 years; height 1.70 ± 0.14 m; weight 75.00 ± 15.58 kg; 17 with a history of concussions) was assessed using a force platform during three tests: baseline stability test, clinical test of sensory interaction and balance test, and unilateral stability test. Postural sway variables during each test were statistically analyzed using an independent <i>t</i>-test between the concussion group (CONC) and no concussion (NO CONC) groups. Two secondary analyses were performed with the CONC group: individuals who had one concussion (ONCE) vs. who had multiple concussions (MULTIPLE) and individuals who had their last concussion in 2023–2018 (RECENT) and in 2017–2011 (OLD). The CONC, MULTIPLE, and RECENT groups demonstrated greater postural sway than the NO CONC, SINGLE, and OLD groups. Concussions cause postural decrements in young healthy adults compared to their counterparts with no history of concussions. The results of the study exhibit that concussions could lead to imbalances, which is decisive in athletes’ performance and injury risk during play. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dfb6879dee344d45802cb79269b117822024-04-12T13:15:06ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-03-01147288510.3390/app14072885The Effects of Concussions on Static Postural StabilityMandy Kirkham0Sachini N. K. Kodithuwakku Arachchige1Leanza Driscoll2Brennan Smith3Paul Brewer4Saori Hanaki5Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Weber State University, 1435 Village Dr. Dept. 2801, Ogden, UT 84408, USADepartment of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Weber State University, 1435 Village Dr. Dept. 2805, Ogden, UT 84408, USADepartment of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Weber State University, 1435 Village Dr. Dept. 2801, Ogden, UT 84408, USADepartment of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Weber State University, 1435 Village Dr. Dept. 2805, Ogden, UT 84408, USADiverge Neurovision, 3750 E Pewter Falls St STE 120, Meridian, ID 83642, USADepartment of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Weber State University, 1435 Village Dr. Dept. 2805, Ogden, UT 84408, USAConcussions among the athletic population are extremely common, which could lead to postural instabilities. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of concussions on postural stability in young healthy adults. The static postural stability of thirty volunteers (age 21.63 ± 2.50 years; height 1.70 ± 0.14 m; weight 75.00 ± 15.58 kg; 17 with a history of concussions) was assessed using a force platform during three tests: baseline stability test, clinical test of sensory interaction and balance test, and unilateral stability test. Postural sway variables during each test were statistically analyzed using an independent <i>t</i>-test between the concussion group (CONC) and no concussion (NO CONC) groups. Two secondary analyses were performed with the CONC group: individuals who had one concussion (ONCE) vs. who had multiple concussions (MULTIPLE) and individuals who had their last concussion in 2023–2018 (RECENT) and in 2017–2011 (OLD). The CONC, MULTIPLE, and RECENT groups demonstrated greater postural sway than the NO CONC, SINGLE, and OLD groups. Concussions cause postural decrements in young healthy adults compared to their counterparts with no history of concussions. The results of the study exhibit that concussions could lead to imbalances, which is decisive in athletes’ performance and injury risk during play.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/7/2885concussionsstaticbalanceCTSIBforce platemTBI |
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| title | The Effects of Concussions on Static Postural Stability |
| title_full | The Effects of Concussions on Static Postural Stability |
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| title_short | The Effects of Concussions on Static Postural Stability |
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