Do Reactive Balance Tests Complement Existing Baseline Assessments Of Concussion In Collegiate Athletes?

Current clinical assessments of concussion use a variety of assessment batteries including: computerized neurocognitive testing, static and dynamic balance testing, and tests of clinical reaction time. Reactive balance has been recently proposed as a useful complement to current batteries. Unlike traditional static or dynamic balance, reactive balance involves a rapid, integrative motor action in response to sensory stimuli. However, it is unclear if tests of reactive balance are redundant with current assessments.