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Falls from a bed or a ladder, down the stairs, in the bath, and other falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury overall, particularly in older adults and young children. Falls are also the second leading cause of death related to accidental or unintentional injury worldwide.
One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury, where approximately three quarters require hospital admission. Mortality in older adults following traumatic brain injury is significantly increased. Older adults represent approximately 10% of all the population of patients with traumatic brain injury, however, they represent 50% of traumatic brain injury-related deaths.
Traumatic brain injury causes complex and often multi-system impairment and requires multifaceted therapeutic intervention. Moreover, the rehabilitation itself exposes traumatic brain injury survivors to a greater risk of falls. Therefore, the risk and occurrence of falls in this population and settings are much greater and the majority of individuals with traumatic brain injury will be at increased risk of falls.
At horizon TBI, we use EVIDENCE-BASED protocols to diagnose and treat TBI
Evidence-based diagnosis
At Horizon TBI & Brain Center, we use evidence-based technology to diagnose and treat Traumatic Brain Injury. To diagnose a TBI, we perform a battery of testing that includes all the parameters of symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury.
We use sophisticated computerized testing
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qEEG
Overview: At Horizon TBI & Brain Center, we use a non-invasive medical device called quantitative electroencephalogram (qEEG) to diagnose traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and mental health conditions. Our 19-lead qEEG measures the brain’s electrical activity and...
Connectivity Brain Map
A connectivity brain map, also known as a connectome, is a detailed diagram of the brain’s connections. It helps diagnose TBIs and mental health conditions by showing disruptions in how the brain is wired and how the brain functions. By understanding these...
Computerized Neuropsychological Exam
A CNP is an exam that consists of a series of tasks to assess various aspects of cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention, language, problem-solving, and visual-spatial skills. The results provide a detailed profile of an individual’s cognitive strengths and...
Computerized Neurocognitive Exam
All patients undergoing assessment at our facility are required to undergo a comprehensive Computerized Neurocognitive Exam (CNE) test. This particular procedure employs a set of scientifically validated, objective, and reliable computerized neuropsychological tests,...
Oculomotor Tracking
Ocular motor tracking is a diagnostic tool used to assess the integrity of eye movements and their control by the brain. It involves the measurement and evaluation of eye movements during specific tasks or stimuli. Ocular motor tracking is a valuable tool in...
Computerized Balance Testing
Following a traumatic brain injury (TBI), individuals frequently report symptoms such as decreased balance and coordination. Research indicates that balance issues are reported by 30-65% of TBI patients. Damage to the brain can disrupt communication between the inner...
Fukuda Stepping Test
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have a profound impact on various bodily systems, including the vestibular system responsible for maintaining balance and spatial orientation. Dizziness and vertigo are common symptoms experienced by individuals with TBIs, but...
Romberg’s Maneuver
Romberg's maneuver, also known as the Romberg test or Romberg's test, is a clinical assessment used to evaluate balance and proprioception. It is named after the German neurologist Moritz Heinrich Romberg, who first described the maneuver. The Romberg's maneuver is...
Olfactory Testing
Understanding the Olfactory System: The olfactory system, responsible for our sense of smell, is intricately linked to the brain. The olfactory receptors, located in the nasal cavity, transmit signals directly to the olfactory bulb, which is an extension of the brain....
Audiometry
Auditory processing disorder (APD) refers to difficulties in the brain's ability to process and interpret auditory information effectively, even when the individual's hearing sensitivity is within normal limits. APD can occur as a result of traumatic brain injury...
These tests are crucial and allow clinicians to accurately measure critical areas of central (brain) and peripheral nerve function to provide an objective diagnosis for post-traumatic symptoms of TBI such as dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, problems with balance, coordination, blurred vision, memory problems, anxiety, depression, personality changes, and neuronal dysregulation.
These specific tests allow for proper diagnosis and the development of a care plan for patient improvement and ongoing compensatory recovery.
Evidence-based treatment
We use a technique called Electroencephalogram Neurofeedback Therapy (EEG – NFT).
Neurofeedback uses a sophisticated operant conditioning protocol, a learning method that employs positive and negative rewards. This is designed to retrain or reorganize brainwaves to help facilitate healing by utilizing visual and auditory stimuli. Our program is specific to traumatic brain injury and monitors brainwave function.
Neurofeedback encourages the neurons to communicate better, allowing for stronger neural synapses that can reduce and improve the common symptoms related to traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
This treatment aims to retrain and repair the dysregulated brainwave frequencies to allow better neuronal communication.
We typically recommend 12 neurofeedback sessions over six weeks followed by a repeat qEEG every 3 months to monitor progress and make necessary changes in treatment protocols for further treatment if needed. It’s not uncommon for some conditions to take months to years to reverse.
A follow-up qEEG and cognitive evaluation is performed to assess and document any improvement or impairment and the need for any additional treatment. Once we achieve the desired results and the qEEG reads more green patterns and less irregular brain wave patterns, the results are often permanent.
Our board-certified neurologist reviews all diagnostic testing and establishes a treatment protocol.
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