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How to Interpret a Sway Reaction Time Test

11/4/2025

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 measures basic sensory processing and neuromotor response speed and uses the accelerometer to calculate that time. 

The score is the average length of time (in milliseconds) it takes to complete this task, with a lower score is considered better.

- 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 course Results Interpretation. Please reach out to support@swaymedical.com if you need further assistance.

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