Balance Performance With a Cognitive Task: A Continuation of the Dual-Task Testing Paradigm

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Jacob E. Resch · St. Mary’s Health Care System

Phillip D. Tomporowski · University of Georgia

Michael S. Ferrara · St. Mary’s Health Care System

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Balance was either maintained or improved under dual-task conditions. Thus, postural control took priority over cognitive processing when the tasks were performed concurrently. Furthermore, dual-task conditions can isolate specific mental processes that may be useful for evaluating concussed individuals.

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Traumatic Brain Injury Research Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Injury Epidemiology and Prevention

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Published in: Journal of Athletic Training

Volume 46, Issue 2, pp. 170-175

DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-46.2.170

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Balance Performance With a Cognitive Task: A Continuation of the Dual-Task Testing Paradigm

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