Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Gait, Balance, and Coordination in Post Concussion Combat Athletes

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.

Inclusion Criteria: * 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 * Willing and able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * 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. * Visual or auditory impairments that interfere with assessments. * Use of medications that influence balance or coordination (e.g., sedatives, muscle relaxants). * Unwillingness or inability to participate in the full duration of the rehabilitation protocol.