A concussion, also known as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is a very common injury that is experienced by hundreds of thousands of people each year. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognize concussions as a national and international health crisis and have made recommendations for increased concussion ... Continue Reading

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are 61 million people in the United States living with a disability. This equates to approximately 20% of the U.S. population. The primary functional disability factors include mobility, cognition, independent living, hearing, vision and self-care. Caring for patients with chronic neurological diseases ... Continue Reading

A stroke is the acute neurologic injury that occurs as a result of impaired blood flow to the brain. It is a devastating disease that effects all people of all ages. It negatively impacts the patient as well as their families and the community in which they live. Stroke is ubiquitous throughout the world. It is the second leading cause of death worldwide and is the fourth ... Continue Reading

New onset seizures are common, with epilepsy being the fourth most common neurological disorder. An epileptic seizure is defined as a transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. The location of this neuronal activity in the brain helps to define the clinical manifestations that can be quite ... Continue Reading

PCS From The Neuro-Otology Experience Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) commonly involves the vestibular system, which is essential to normal movement and balance. The most persistent symptoms reported following PCS include vertigo deficits, neck spasms, exercise intolerances and memory problems.1 Vestibular symptoms of vertigo, imbalance and visual motion intolerances can last ... Continue Reading