Brain Based Neurology

Vertigo, Dizziness and Dystonia

Vertigo, although most commonly associated with inner ear disorders, has several causes including both vestibular, (inner ear), as well as central, (brain based).  Dizziness and dysequilibrium are often seen as secondary effects as well, associated with subtle changes in the brain, which we see in those afflicted with vertigo.  In the last ten years, the understanding of brain function has exploded.  The nineties have been referred to as "The Decade of the Brain."  Brain based understanding as well as understanding of vestibular dysfunction, (vertigo, dizziness, presyncope, etc), has yielded extensive new therapies and treatments for resultant conditions, such as vertigo, dizziness and dystonia, as well as a multitude of behavioral disorders, such as attention deficit disorder, (ADD), dyslexia, etc..  It is now known that brain/vestibular dysfunction is is also intimately related to many conditions, including learning disabilities, phobias, anxiety, scoliosis, movement disorders, including dystonia, essential tremors, etc., and brain injury, as well as vertigo, dizziness disequilibrium and other balance disorders.  

The resultant development of new protocols in diagnosis and treatment primarily of brain based disorders, such as vertigo, dizziness and dystonia, continue to be developed today, and many focus on accepted understanding of central control mechanisms involved in movement, balance, and postural stability.  Our unique approach to treatment incorporates functional integrative neurological and neurodevelopmental rehabilitation. 

The following are representative of the types of conditions we routinely address in our office.

Balance Disorders

Vertigo, Dizziness, Pre-syncope, Balance Loss or Dysequilibrium, Fall Risk.

 

Movement Disorders

Dystonia, Torticollis, Ballismus, Tremors, Parkinson's.

 

Acute Traumatic Brain Injury

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Concussive Syndrome, any Closed Head Injury.

 

Headache

Migraine & Sick Headaches, Tension Headache, Post Traumatic Cephalgia, Cluster Headaches, Head & Face Pain.

 

Behavior Disorders Of Development

Child Neurobehavioral Disorders, Neurological Developmental Delay, Attention, Tourette's & Motor Tics, Learning, and Behavioral Disorders: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, tourettes, OCD,  Child Coordination Disorders, Child Postural Disorders including Scoliosis, Ocular Palsies such as Lazy Eye, etc.

 

Any Brain Based Disorder

Stroke, Tinnitus, Panic disorder, Vasovagal Presyncope, Seizure Disorder, Pain, Pain Syndromes, Nerve Entrapment Syndromes of Arm & Legs, Sensory Processing Disorders, Communicative Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Seizures, Enuresis, etc.

 

Patients Not Responding To A Care Plan

Patients who have been treating for one to two weeks and are not improving or are worsening.

 

Independent Evaluations Regarding Appropriateness Of Care

Patients who have been inadvertently cut off from care either by peer review or IME, which appears to be biased and not representative of the patients actual status.

 

Other Scenarios Such As Athletic Enhancement In Timing And Coordination

 

Site updated on: 07/11/2008