Visio-vestibular examination is critical part of diagnosing concussion in young athletes
E-Mail Philadelphia, April 15, 2021 - Early and accurate diagnosis leads to optimal recovery from concussion. Over the past year across a series of studies, the Minds Matter Concussion Program research team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has systematically evaluated the use of the visio-vestibular examination (VVE) and its ability to enhance concussion diagnosis and management. The latest of these studies published online today in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. The VVE involves a series of brief eye movement and balance tests intended to identify deficits in brain ...
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