Traumatic brain injury is ‘incredibly isolating’

Researchers in the OHSU Balance Disorders Laboratory develop new insights about detecting, treating problems after concussions

By Erik Robinson June 20, 2018 Portland, Oregon

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Concussion research

Research assistant Alexa Beeson (left) spots trial participant Kelly DeKay, as DeKay performs tests as part of a clinical trial. Researchers at OHSU are gaining insights into detecting and treating problems related to concussion injuries. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Laurie King, Ph.D., PT, MCR

Laurie King, Ph.D., PT, MCR (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Concussion research

Sensors are used to monitor gait and balance for participants involved in the clinical trial. Researchers at OHSU are gaining insights into detecting and treating problems related to concussion injuries. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Concussion research

Research assistant Alexa Beeson adjusts a sensors used to monitor gait and balance for participants involved in the clinical trial. Researchers at OHSU are gaining insights into detecting and treating problems related to concussion injuries. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Concussion research

Trial participant Kelly DeKay (left) loses her balance while performing exercises with the assistance of research assistant Alexa Beeson as part of a clinical trial. DeKay suffered a concussion in September 2015. Researchers at OHSU are gaining insights into detecting and treating problems related to concussion injuries. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Concussion research

Trial participant Kelly DeKay suffered a concussion in September 2015. She is taking part in a clinical trial aimed at detecting and treating problems related to concussion injuries. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Concussion research

Trial participant Kelly DeKay works through an exercise during a clinical trial. DeKay suffered a concussion in September 2015. She is taking part in a clinical trial aimed at detecting and treating problems related to concussion injuries. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Concussion research

Researchers at OHSU are gaining insights into detecting and treating problems related to concussion injuries. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Concussion research

Trial participant Kelly DeKay works through an exercise during a clinical trial. DeKay suffered a concussion in September 2015 and says the exercises she has learned through the trial have helped her gain balance and confidence. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)