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¹a New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute , Manchester , New Hampshire.

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The instrumented Balance Error Scoring System test shows excellent reliability for balance assessment. Neurocognitive tests from C3 Logix also demonstrate good validity against traditional measures.

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Neuroscience
Sports Medicine
Rehabilitation

Background:

The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) is a common clinical tool for assessing postural stability.
Neurocognitive assessments are crucial for evaluating brain function after injury.
Validating new assessment tools is essential for accurate clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the one-week and within-session reliability of the instrumented Balance Error Scoring System (iBESS) test.
To assess the concurrent validity and one-week reliability of two C3 Logix neurocognitive tests (Trails A, Trails B, Symbol Digit Modality Test).

Main Methods:

Thirty-seven participants underwent two iBESS tests.
Participants completed C3 Logix neurocognitive tests (Trails A, Trails B, Symbol Digit Modality Test) and paper-and-pencil versions.
Assessments were separated by a one-week interval.

Main Results:

The iBESS demonstrated strong one-week reliability.
The C3 Logix neurocognitive tests exhibited acceptable concurrent validity when compared to standard paper-and-pencil measures.

Conclusions:

The instrumented Balance Error Scoring System is a reliable tool for balance assessment.
C3 Logix neurocognitive tests offer a valid digital alternative to traditional neuropsychological testing.