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How to Interpret a Sway Reaction Time Test

31/1/2025

This feature is available on the ✅ Web Portal and the ✅ Mobile Application.

This feature is available on the ✅ Web Portal only and is not available on the ❌ Mobile Application.

This feature is available on the ✅ Mobile App only and is not available on the ❌ Web Portal.

Sway’s reaction time test is scored based on millisecond (ms) values, a lower score is considered better  

The reaction time test measures an athlete’s visual processing and neuromotor function and uses the accelerometer to calculate that time. 

- It must be ONE quick intentional movement.

- The test  requires 5 trials to get an accurate measurement.

We typically see a 60 - 150ms difference between reaction time and impulse control. 

- Reaction time should be faster than impulse control! 

- If reaction time is slower than impulse control, consider re-testing one or both modules

For more information on interpreting Sway results, check out Sway University courses Results Interpretation 101 for baseline results and Results Interpretation 102 to compare non-baseline tests to the baseline. Please reach out to support@swaymedical.com if you need further assistance.

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