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This study adapted measures of vestibular, oculomotor, cervical and autonomic function for telehealth delivery, and evaluated their feasibility and comparability with in-person assessment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Using a repeated-measures design, 16 participants with concussion and 20 controls completed assessment modalities in random order (3\u00a0\u00d7\u00a04 block randomisation). Feasibility was evaluated through completion rates, technical issues, adverse events and clinician feedback. Concurrent validity was examined using percentage agreement, Cohen\u2019s kappa, and sensitivity and specificity analyses.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Telehealth assessment was feasible; most concussion participants and all controls completed the protocols, there were minimal technical issues, no adverse events and shorter administration times. Clinicians reported high usability and efficiency. High agreement and sensitivity were observed across vestibular, ocular convergence, autonomic and cervical range of motion measures. Nuanced assessment of ocular smooth pursuits showed lower agreement, and a potential ceiling effect on autonomic assessment was identified.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study preliminarily supports the feasibility and comparability of telehealth compared with in-person physical concussion assessments. Assessment of smooth pursuits and autonomic function require protocol refinement to enhance accuracy. 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