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Part 2 - Traumatic Neck Injuries and Concussions | E7

Part 2 - Traumatic Neck Injuries and Concussions | E7

February 24, 202533m 05s
Neck PainNeuro-Rehab

About This Episode

This episode emphasizes the intricate relationship between neck injuries and concussion recovery, exploring how sensory integration affects patient outcomes. Listeners learn about the importance of tailored therapies, effective communication among care providers, and the necessity of understanding each patient's unique presentation for optimal recovery.

• Understanding the role of functional neurology in treatment 
• Importance of sensory integration and balance in recovery 
• Where do neck strengthening exercises fit in
• Forward head posture and its implications for patients 
• Exploring functional tests for assessment of symptoms 
• Dangers of poor communication amongst therapists
• Case study illustrating the connection between cervical dysfunction and dysautonomia 
• The significance of tailored therapy approaches 
• Insight into the challenges faced in workers’ compensation cases 
• Preview of topics for future episodes, including cervical instability and dysautonomia

Topics Covered

Neck PainNeuro-Rehab

Full Transcript

Dr. Ayla Wolf: 00:00 Honestly, I mean this is where I think functional neurology excels, because the functional neurology perspective and t t t ishat t i i t c have athat and be able to understand the connection between the vestibular system and the ocular motor system and eye misalignments and ocular motor, eye movement disorders, and then pairing that with the neck trauma and then pairing all of that with the potential dysautonomia. Sophia Bouwens: 00:43 Welcome to the Life After Impact podcast, where we do a deep dive into all things concussion and brain injury related. We talk about all the different symptoms that can follow a brain injury, different testing methods, different types of specialists out there and different therapies available. I'm Sophia Bowens, I'm here with Dr Ayla Wolf and we will be your guide to living your best life after impact. Dr. Ayla Wolf: 01:14 This episode is a continuation of episode six, where we continue our conversation about traumatic neck injuries and the importance of approaching them from a sensory integration perspective. If you haven't yet listened to Episode 6, we recommend you go back and do that first before continuing to Episode 7. …

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