Using IMU-based kinematic markers to monitor dual-task gait balance control recovery in acutely concussed individuals

• Published in: Clinical biomechanics (Bristol) Vol. 80; p. 105145
• Main Authors: Pitt, Will, Chen, Szu-Hua, Chou, Li-Shan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2020
• Subjects: Acceleration; Accelerometry; Adult; Biomechanical Phenomena; Brain Concussion - diagnosis; Brain Concussion - physiopathology; Case-Control Studies; Dual-task; Dynamic balance control; Female; Gait Analysis - methods; Humans; Male; Monitoring, Physiologic; mTBI; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Postural Balance; Dual-task; Dynamic balance control; mTBI; Accelerometry

Concussion may result in acutely impaired dynamic balance control that can persist up to two months post injury. Such impairment has been detected using sophisticated whole body center of mass kinematic metrics derived from camera-based motion analysis under a dual-task paradigm. However, wearable s...