Publications by authors named "Mathew Aggerholm"
Concussed individuals have been found to experience balance deficits in the anterior-posterior (AP) direction as indicated by greater Center of Pressure (COP) displacement and velocity. One possible reason for this change in balance control could be due to damage to the lateral vestibulospinal tract which sends signals to control posterior muscles, specifically ankle extensors leading to compensatory torques about the ankle. The purpose of the study was to quantify balance assessments in individuals experiencing persistent post-concussion symptoms (PCS) to determine balance control changes following a vestibular training intervention.
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- - This study investigates how different postures affect the movement range and direction of the thorax, focusing on axial rotation and lateral flexion in 52 healthy adults aged 18-43.
- - Results show that thoracic rotation decreases significantly when starting from a flexed position compared to neutral and extended positions, while lateral flexion increases as the posture changes.
- - The findings emphasize that posture greatly influences thoracic motion patterns, which could help in understanding clinical assessments and the causes of thoracic pain disorders.