Sway Baseline Cognitive and Balance Test
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Before You Begin
Testing Environment
- 20 minute time frame to complete test (may be less, based on components needed)
- Quiet room with no distractions
- A 5x5 flat indoor or outdoor space for balance testing. Once balance is complete, you CAN AND SHOULD sit for the remainder of the test.
- Review Device Setup and Testing Instructions
To download the Sway Application on iOS or android, search Sway Medical in the device (smart phone or iPad) application store or Scan QR code here: 
While app is downloading, go to smart phone settings:
- Put the phone on “Do Not Disturb,” NOT “Airplane Mode.”
- Disable “Rise to Wake” or “Power Saving” if enabled.
- Adjust ‘Brightness’ to full.
- Turn ‘Ringer’ volume ‘on’ and ‘loud.’
- Enable phone to rotate.
Click into Sway and enter the following baseline code based on patient age:
- For ages 9-12 years, enter code: GVK3J
- For ages 13 and older, enter code: DHS8Y
Order of Test:
- Hardware Verification- place phone on flat hard surface to complete
- Symptom Survey - rate how you currently feel from 0-6 for each symptom (0 - none, 6 - worst. Don’t report symptoms that are normal for you)
- Test components: Balance and Cognitive (Memory, Reaction Time, Impulse Control, and Inspection Time) components. Those 13 years and older complete all components, while those 9-12 years complete only balance and reaction time.
During Test:
- Stay focused on the test and do not talk to others. Do not answer any phone calls.
- You will take a practice test before 2-3 actual tests. The better you perform, the faster it goes!
- Balance Portion: make sure to have a flat space, eyes are closed, and the phone is pressed to the chest bone with both hands over it for the full 10 seconds in each stance. The phone will tell you when each balance piece is complete with a sound and vibration. Pay attention to foot positions for each stance. Shoes are okay unless they are slides or crocs.
- Sit to complete the remainder of the test once the Balance section is complete.
Once the test is completed, click “Done”. If you want to save your results before we send them to you, take screen shots of the results. Once you close the test, the app will reset and you will no longer see your results. The results will be available in our system, and we will send a copy to you.