Neurophysiology Archives - Conor P. Collins

The Autonomic Nervous System’s Role in Corrective Movement Strategies

by Admin | Feb 23, 2023 | Manual Therapy, Neurophysiology, Rehab

FollowFollowFollowFollow A sympathetic nervous system response happens when a person is under a real or perceived threat; the autonomic nervous system mobilizes cellular resources necessary to engage a fight or flight response. An inefficient movement strategy...

Heart Rate Variability in Concussion Recovery

by Admin | Oct 3, 2022 | Concussion, Neurophysiology, Rehab

FollowFollowFollowFollow The topic of stress is one at the forefront of concussion management. Whether it’s sub-symptom physical exertion or cognitive stressors, it appears that addressing these two components of stress can lead to positive outcomes for people who...

A Referral Guide: Utilizing the Cranial Nerve Exam within the Context of Concussion Injury

by Admin | Jul 29, 2022 | Concussion, Neurophysiology, Rehab

FollowFollowFollowFollow A Cranial Nerve (CN) exam can be clinically valuable when assessing a concussion injury. This referral guide is intended to help practitioners make an appropriate and timely referral when combining a CN exam along with their assessment and...

Are Your Biases Keeping You Small?

by Admin | Jun 22, 2022 | Education, Mentorship, Neurophysiology

FollowFollowFollowFollow I was really excited when I found out that I was being offered a teaching job in massage therapy. My new career had become a fast love of mine. I knew upon graduation that I’d want to contribute to the field by teaching up-and-coming massage...

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...