This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation in improving gait and balance among post-concussion combat athletes aged 18-25 years. Eligible participants diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury and persistent post-concussion symptoms will be randomly assigned to either a vestibular rehabilitation group or a control group receiving conventional rehabilitation. Gait performance, balance, post-concussion symptom severity, and concussion severity will be assessed using the Timed Tandem Gait (TTG) Test, Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool 6 (SCOAT6), and Cantu Concussion Grading Scale. Outcome measures will be evaluated at baseline and after the 8-week intervention to determine the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation in enhancing functional recovery following concussion.
Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.
Age 18-30 years.
Combat sport athletes (e.g, boxing, MMA, karate) with at least 2 years of training experience.
Experiencing post-concussion symptoms affecting gait, balance, or coordination
Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study.
History of moderate to severe TBI or repeated concussions (>3 cantu scale)
Preexisting vestibular or neurological disorders unrelated to concussion (e.g., Meniere's disease, multiple sclerosis).
Current musculoskeletal injuries affecting gait or balance.