Eamon T Campolettano1, Michael L Madigan2, Steven Rowson1. 1. Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA. 2. Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Dual-task assessments can identify changes in postural control during recovery from a concussion. However, developing postural control in children presents a challenge when using adult balance assessments to examine children. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability of a cognitive dual-task postural control testing protocol among a youth sample with no history of concussion or exposure to head impacts. STUDY DESIGN: Reliability pilot study. METHODS: Testing comprised nine 120 second trials of standing on a force plate collecting data at 250 Hz. Test conditions included no dual-task, counting backwards by 2, counting backwards by 3, listening, and the Stroop test. Subjects completed each test with open and closed eyes, except for the Stroop test. The force plate was used to measure the subjects' center of pressure (COP) trajectory. RESULTS: Nine healthy, youth subjects (average age: 11.6 ± 0.5 years) with no history of concussion or exposure to head impacts participated. Reliability was good (>0.6) or excellent (>0.75) for COP speed, sway, and sample entropy measures for several test conditions. The eyes open, no task condition produced the lowest COP measures. No differences were observed between the other dual-task conditions. CONCLUSION: Given its high measures of reliability, this dual-task protocol might be able to detect postural control changes in concussed youth athletes. EVIDENCE LEVEL: 2.
BACKGROUND: Dual-task assessments can identify changes in postural control during recovery from a concussion. However, developing postural control in children presents a challenge when using adult balance assessments to examine children. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability of a cognitive dual-task postural control testing protocol among a youth sample with no history of concussion or exposure to head impacts. STUDY DESIGN: Reliability pilot study. METHODS: Testing comprised nine 120 second trials of standing on a force plate collecting data at 250 Hz. Test conditions included no dual-task, counting backwards by 2, counting backwards by 3, listening, and the Stroop test. Subjects completed each test with open and closed eyes, except for the Stroop test. The force plate was used to measure the subjects' center of pressure (COP) trajectory. RESULTS: Nine healthy, youth subjects (average age: 11.6 ± 0.5 years) with no history of concussion or exposure to head impacts participated. Reliability was good (>0.6) or excellent (>0.75) for COP speed, sway, and sample entropy measures for several test conditions. The eyes open, no task condition produced the lowest COP measures. No differences were observed between the other dual-task conditions. CONCLUSION: Given its high measures of reliability, this dual-task protocol might be able to detect postural control changes in concussed youth athletes. EVIDENCE LEVEL: 2.
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