Yes, Eye Exercises Work, But Only if You Do Them. Eye tracking technology has exploded in the past decade. Before we know the WHY it has exploded, let’s understand the HOW of the neurology of eye movements. Pursuits, Saccades, and Fixations are three movements to consider when evaluating. Pursuits are the slower movements, and are […]
Dysautonomia
What is Dysautonomia? Dysautonomia is simply a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. There are two branches: sympathetic (“fight or flight”) and parasympathetic (“rest and digest”). These branches are in the central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous systems. Therefore, there are many possible areas of damage, especially following a concussion or whiplash injury. […]
March is Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month
HOW SERIOUS IS A CONCUSSION? The Centers for Disease Control estimate that there are up to 3.8 million concussions sustained each year. One out of every 10 athletes will experience a concussion during any given sport season. Less than 10% of concussions result in a loss of consciousness (seeing stars, blacking out, etc.). 78% of […]