Modulation of working memory load distinguishes individuals with and without balance impairments following mild traumatic brain injury.

Elizabeth J WoytowiczChandler SoursRao P GullapalliJoseph RosenbergKelly P Westlake

Published in: Brain injury (2017)

Results suggest a link between impaired balance and modulation of cognitive resources in patients in mTBI. Findings also highlight the potential importance of moving beyond traditional balance assessments towards an integrative assessment of cognition and balance in this population.

Keyphrases

working memory
mild traumatic brain injury
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risk assessment
mild cognitive impairment
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