Normative Values for the Head Shake Sensory Organization Test in an Active Duty Military Cohort

CONCLUSIONS: This study established normative values for the HS-SOT in a military population. Equilibrium scores did not differ between men and women or among age groups, suggesting that these values can be used as reference points for most service members. Postural stability was found to be significantly challenged during head motion, indicating the HS-SOT is a valuable tool for identifying subtle impairments in postural stability. These findings have important implications for early detection and intervention in individuals with medical conditions affecting balance, particularly concussions or vestibular disorders.PMID:38554259 | DOI:10.1093/milmed/usae086

Source: Military Medicine - March 30, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Holly J Roberts Carrie W Hoppes Yadira M Del Toro Karen H Lambert Barbara A Springer Source Type: research