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The brain is continuously changing in both structure and function based on the environmental demands place on it each day. There is exponential growth in the field of neurological treatments aiming to increase neuroplasticity to increase function and decrease symptoms in patients. Neuroplasticity refers to the ability of the brain and spinal cord to change and reorganize itself. Therapies aimed at improving functional neuroplasticity specific to the patient’s needs will continue to be at the forefront of neurology research and clinical applications.
Is it possible to shine light on your head and improve your brain? What is Photobiomodulation? Photobiomodulation (PBM) refers to the application of low levels of red or near-infrared (NIR) light to either stimulate or inhibit cells in your body. It was first...
History of Movement and Mood In 1804 Joseph Mason Cox published a book called “Practical Observations on Insanity.” In this book, there is a chapter discussing a chair that allowed doctors to rotate patients in circles in order to improve psychiatric conditions....
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Before we begin our discussion on the benefits of vagus nerve stimulation, let’s start with some definitions. What is The Vagus Nerve? The vagus nerve is the longest of the 12 nerves in your head (nerves of the head are referred to as...
Chronic fatigue is one of the most reported and long-lasting post-concussion symptoms. Enhanced sensitivity to effort and limited endurance for sustained physical and mental activities are the main characteristics of “brain fatigue”. The concept of fatigue appears...
Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation Before we begin our discussion on the benefits of trigeminal nerve stimulation, let’s first define the trigeminal nerve. The Trigeminal Nerve The trigeminal nerves are nerves in your head which allow you to feel the sensation of your...
During the past 5–10 years, there has been a growing interest in sport-related concussion due to recent deaths in high-performance athletes. Globally, it is estimated that 64–74 million individuals experience traumatic brain injury annually. Recently there has been...
- Exercise can be beneficial for recovering from sport concussion as exercise can amplify cellular healing. - Exercise can be harmful for recovering from sport concussion if exercise is too intense. - Understanding the physiology of concussion recovery and why...
Rest has been the mainstay of the treatment for concussion. This is due to research based on animal physiological concussion studies suggesting that the concussed human brain is in a vulnerable state that places it at an increased risk of more debilitating injury...
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