# Brainwave Activity Localization, Mood Symptoms, and Balance Impairment in a Male South African Rugby Player With Persisting Symptoms After Concussion: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report explores the use of mobile EEG and balance testing to monitor recovery in a rugby player with lingering concussion symptoms.

## Contribution

The study introduces a clinical protocol integrating mobile EEG, balance testing, and mood screening for post-concussion recovery monitoring.

## Key findings

- Mobile EEG and qEEG techniques can detect residual brainwave activity deficits after concussion.
- Instrumental balance testing reveals impairments not captured in standard exams.
- Mood symptom screening is essential for comprehensive post-concussion care.

## Abstract

The case sets the foundation for clinical protocols to incorporate mobile EEG and qEEG techniques, instrumental balance testing, and mood symptom screening in athletes who have suffered a sports‐related concussion. The protocol provides a framework for clinicians to monitor a patient's recovery progress in terms of brainwave activity, general cognition, moods, and motor control. Objective data obtained through the protocol may assist in developing personalized treatment plans, improving follow‐up care, and identifying residual brain function deficits that may be missed in standardized clinical exams. Finally, this case highlights a need for more thorough communication and testing procedures that screen for mood symptoms and provide an opportunity for athletes to discuss their mental health after suffering from an SRC.