Abstract
Even a mild traumatic brain injury leads to deficits in the ability to maintain gait stability that is exacerbated when a secondary cognitive task is performed at the same time. This implies that executive function is disrupted after concussion-a supposition that is confirmed when tested directly.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Athletic Injuries / physiopathology
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Attention / physiology*
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Biomechanical Phenomena
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Case-Control Studies
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Cognition / physiology
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Gait / physiology*
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Humans
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Post-Concussion Syndrome / physiopathology*
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Postural Balance / physiology
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Psychomotor Performance / physiology*
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Space Perception / physiology
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Time Perception / physiology
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United States