Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 28, 2025
07:09
Gaze in Action: Head-mounted Eye Tracking of Children's Dynamic Visual Attention During Naturalistic Behavior
Published on: November 14, 2018
10.8K
Gaze stability in youth athletes: A normative observational study
Amy Alexander1, Nicholas Hattrup2, Richard Gerkin3
1Banner University Medical Center Sports Medicine and Concussion Program, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Journal of Vestibular Research : Equilibrium & Orientation
|September 19, 2022
Summary
Healthy young athletes aged 8-17 years demonstrate robust gaze stability, with no significant impact from sex or concussion history. This data aids clinicians in concussion management and recovery assessment.
Area of Science:
- Vestibular Neuroscience
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Neurology
Background:
- The Gaze Stabilization Test (GST) evaluates the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) by measuring the highest head velocity for clear visual target perception.
- Limited data exists on gaze stability in young athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document baseline Gaze Stabilization Test (GST) performance in athletes aged 17 and under.
- To investigate how demographic factors influence GST results in this population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective chart review of baseline GST and demographic data.
- Analysis of data from 106 athletes aged 8-17 years.
Main Results:
- Median baseline GST function was 180 degrees/second (d/sec) leftward and 190 d/sec rightward.
- No statistically significant differences in performance were found based on sex/gender or prior concussion history.
Conclusions:
- The GST is a valuable tool for multimodal concussion management.
- Baseline data for healthy young athletes assists clinicians in identifying vestibular deficits, guiding exercise plans, and monitoring recovery.
