Relationships Among Baseline Concussion Balance Test and Gaze Stability Test Scores in Division-I Collegiate Athletes.

Context: Sports-related concussions are commonly occurring injuries as a result of sports and recreation that may cause alterations in brain functioning. It is important to be able to evaluate the impact of these injuries on function to manage the injury recovery and ensure recovery. Recent literature suggests the use of objective evaluation strategies in a multifaceted approach to evaluate and manage these injuries.

Maximizing Cochlear Implant Outcomes with Short-Term Aural Rehabilitation.

Background: Increasing numbers of adults are receiving cochlear implants (CIs) and many achieve high levels of speech perception and improved quality of life. However, a proportion of implant recipients still struggle due to limited speech recognition and/or greater communication demands in their daily lives. For these individuals a program of aural rehabilitation (AR) has the potential to improve outcomes.

Vestibular and Ocular/Oculomotor Assessment Strategies and Outcomes Following Sports-Related Concussion: A Scoping Review.

Background: Recent literature has identified that the vestibular system is often involved following a sport-related concussion. Furthermore, the consequences of vestibular and ocular/oculomotor involvement have been explored and identified as potential predictors for prolonged recovery. Although vestibular and ocular/oculomotor involvement is common following head injury, the clinical assessment strategies for vestibular function are less commonly practiced in the sports medicine setting and have limited research.

Options for Auditory Training for Adults with Hearing Loss.

Hearing aid devices alone do not adequately compensate for sensory losses despite significant technological advances in digital technology. Overall use rates of amplification among adults with hearing loss remain low, and overall satisfaction and performance in noise can be improved. Although improved technology may partially address some listening problems, auditory training may be another alternative to improve speech recognition in noise and satisfaction with devices.

The effect of LACE DVD training in new and experienced hearing aid users.

Background: Numerous studies have demonstrated that improving the ability to understand speech in noise can be a difficult task for adults with hearing aids (HAs). If HA users want to improve their speech understanding ability, specific training may be needed. Auditory training (AT) is one type of intervention that may enhance speech recognition abilities for adult HA users.

A systematic review to determine the effectiveness of using amplification in conjunction with cochlear implantation.

Background: The question regarding the use of amplification with implantation is timely and relevant in today's clinical settings where an increased number of adults with measurable hearing are receiving cochlear implants due to the expanding implant criteria, especially among individuals seeking bilateral implantation.

Purpose: To review the evidence available to answer the clinical question: "Does amplification in the ear opposite of a cochlear implant provide improved communication function for adult users?"

Research Design: A systematic review of the evidence that met the search criteria related to the use of amplification in adult implant users. All types of experiments were included with the exception of expert opinion.