Neurophysiology Archives - Conor P. Collins

A Biopsychosocial Approach to Concussion Management

by Admin | Dec 21, 2021 | Brain Health, Concussion, Neurophysiology, Rehab

FollowFollowFollowFollow As medicine moves toward a more person-centered approach, the discussion around biopyschosocial determinants of health and how they influence one’s experience post-injury continues to evolve. The world of concussion is no different. A...

The Link Between Vertigo and Vitamin D

by Admin | Nov 17, 2021 | Neurophysiology, Nutrition, Rehab

FollowFollowFollowFollow Most of us have either heard of vertigo, or know someone who has experienced it. People often use the word “dizziness” to describe the experience of vertigo, but it’s not the same thing. Where “dizziness” is often characterized as the...

Clinical Considerations for Runners

by Admin | Oct 19, 2021 | Manual Therapy, Massage Therapy, Neurophysiology, Sports Injury

FollowFollowFollowFollow Elements of an Efficient Runner Runners love to run! For some, running becomes a part of their identity. Whether someone is training for an elite-level event such as a marathon, or just enjoys running for the sake of it, many commonalities...

The Gut-Brain Connection: How to Feed Your Brain

by Admin | Aug 16, 2021 | Brain Health, Gut Health, Neurophysiology, Nutrition

FollowFollowFollowFollow This week’s guest blog is from Gillian Crooks _____________________________________________________________________________________________ The Gut-Brain Connection: How To Feed Your Brain If there was ever a call for digestive...

“An Attempt At Simplifying Central Sensitization”

by Admin | Jul 14, 2021 | Chronic Pain, Manual Therapy, Neurophysiology, Pain Science, Rehab

FollowFollowFollowFollow This week’s guest blog is from Jamie Johnston _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever had one of those appointments where you’re not sure of the outcome or the patient...

Understanding Saccadic Ocular Movements and Function

by Admin | Jun 14, 2021 | Concussion, Neurophysiology, Rehab

FollowFollowFollowFollow What are Saccades? Saccades are defined as fast burst-like movements of the eye intended to fixate and maintain visual acuity of a desired object on the fovea. An example of a saccade is when an individual quickly directs their visual focus,...