Decreased Movement Path Tortuosity Is Associated With Improved Functional Status in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury
Keywords:
brain injuries, military personnel, movement variability in everyday ambulation, rehabilitation
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Abstract
The objective of this study is to determine if movement path tortuosity in everyday ambulation decreases in Veterans being treated in a residential setting for traumatic brain injury. Elevated path tortuosity is observed in assisted living facility residents with cognitive impairment and at risk for falls, and tortuosity may decrease over the course of cognitive rehabilitation received by the Veterans. If observed, decreased tortuosity may be linked to improved clinical outcomes.
Citation
Kearns WD, Scott S, Fozard JL, Dillahunt-Aspillaga C, Jasiewicz JM. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2016 Jan-Feb;31(1):E13-9. doi: 10.1097/HTR.0000000000000125.