Presentation description

Self-navigation depends on sensory integration of visual landmarks and body-based self-motion cues linked to proprioception and vestibular information. Injuries such as concussion can cause changes in dynamic balance and may interfere with dual-task behavior. We use a virtual homing task to assess gait under various sensory conditions. Concussion participants had shorter steps, but did not differ in step length/width variability or step width. Concussion group also walked slower than controls.