Computerized dynamic posturography detects balance deficits in individuals with a history of chronic severe traumatic brain injury.

Background: Mild balance deficits can be challenging to detect in individuals with long-standing traumatic brain injuries. This study compared Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) scores from individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) to controls to determine if CDP could differentiate between the two groups and determine if there was a learning effect associated with testing that could be used to guide evaluation of baseline balance.

Methods: Ten ambulatory individuals with a history of severe TBI and 10 individuals without participated in three CDP sessions (24-72 hours apart).