Measuring Postural Sway
Postural stability testing is an accepted objective measure in the evaluation of athletes with acute cerebral concussion. Large negative effects in postural sway are often identified at both immediate and follow-up assessment points, demonstrating the need for assessment of postural control as part of a concussion protocol. Biodex Balance Assessment goes beyond objective balance testing for changes in postural sway. Using the Clinical Test of Sensory Integration of Balance (CTSIB), independent testing of all three sensory feedback systems can determine the individual's reliance on the visual, vestibular and somatosensory systems.

Clinical Test of Sensory Integration of Balance
The Clinical Test of Sensory Integration of Balance (CTSIB) is the accepted, standardized assessment that identifies and tracks disturbances in balance and the three associated sensory systems. Combined with today’s technological advances, this test provides the sports medicine community with a more accurate and objective assessment tool for evaluating postural stability.

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Elements of the Biodex Balance Assessment Program

• Objective Balance Assessment
  Both the Biodex Balance System SD and the portable BioSway deliver objective preseason baseline and post-injury balance assessment and provide extensive reporting capabilities for post-injury comparison.
  
  These devices provide the Clinical Test of Sensory Integration of Balance (mCTSIB) and the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) test for postural stability, both suitable for concussion. The mCTSIB and BESS tests can be customized to suit your facility’s needs..
  
  Both products not only provide a balance assessment program for concussion management, but also offer multiple rehabilitation training protocols that can be used across a broad scope of athletic populations for general orthopedic and neuromuscular rehabilitation and athletic conditioning.

• NEW Extensive Normative Data
  Test results from a healthy population of student-athletes are stored on the system for general normative data comparison.
• Summary & Progress Reports 
  Show status, progress and outcomes of balance tests. These reports can be forwarded to doctors, coaches, parents, or athletes to provide quantitative data that substantiates return-to-play decisions.
  
  
  

Marketing Support

• Biodex provides an assortment of customizable marketing support materials that you can use to educate Physicians, Athletic Directors, Parents and Athletes on the importance of Baseline and Post-Injury Balance Assessment.

Objective Documentation

Data from objective measures of postural stability is a critical component in determining severity of injury and post-injury recovery. Both the Biodex Balance System SD and portable BioSway provide postural stability/balance testing with objective documentation including detailed baseline and post-injury summary reports and progress reports with comparison to normative data. Reports are used to track recovery and can be forwarded to doctors, coaches, parents or athletes to provide quantitative data that substantiates return-to-play decisions.

Normative databases are available targeting athletic population for a leading edge with balance assessment for concussion management.
Follow an athlete's progress from baseline testing through post-injury evaluation.

1.	Administer Baseline Balance Assessment Postural stability is determined by measuring postural sway. The mCTSIB test objectively quantifies sway under four separate sensory conditions. 1) Eyes Open, Firm Surface - somatosensory, visual and vestibular. 2) Eyes Closed, Firm Surface - somatosensory and vestibular are available. 3) Eyes Open, Unstable Surface - visual and vestibular are available. 4) Eyes Closed, Unstable Surface - vestibular only.
2.	In the event of an Injury All four mCTSIB conditions are re-tested, documented and compared to baseline assessment and/or normative data.
3.	Progress Reports document change over time and provide multiple reporting options: Stores in Balance Assessment device Printable Coverts to PDF format Emailable Imports into Biodex software database Downloadable to PC Can be archived
4.	Follow-up Evaluation Repeat balance assessment testing in the days following injury to track recovery using preseason baseline testing as a guideline.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice but as a guideline to assessing athletes following a concussion. Always seek the care of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have about a medical condition. If there is any question/concern about the athlete's status then recommend not returning to play.

Concussion Management –
Make it Your Business!

Available exclusively to our customers using Balance Assessment in support of a concussion management program, Biodex provides an assortment of marketing materials to attract athletes, parents, community sports teams, school coaches and athletic directors, as well as referring pediatricians. Materials can be customized to reflect your facility and used to broadcast the role of Balance Assessment in the management of concussion.

Materials include:

• Sample Letters to coaches and athletic directors, pediatricians or referring physicians and to the parents of local team athletes.
• Sample Press Release for local newspapers.
• Tri-Fold Brochure, customizable with your facility contact information, to use as follow up to the letters, placed in the waiting room, or sent to anyone that would benefit by learning about your program.
• Clinical Voucher, customizable with your facility contact information, to send to partnering physicians directing athletes to your facility for baseline testing.
• Concussion Posters to display in your own facility or with partnering physicians, alerting patients to your Balance Assessment Program.
  
  

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Balance System SD

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Resources Included:

• eLearning Tutorials for increased product utilization.
• Marketing Support for Balance Assessment for Concussion Management.

BioSway

Optional:

Resources Included:

• eLearning Tutorials for increased product utilization.

• Marketing Support for Balance Assessment for Concussion Management.
  
  

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