GyroStim Sensorimotor Exercise System

The traditional prescription for concussion has for decades been "rest and do nothing." However, in recent years that paradigm has been challenged by a variety of research showing just the opposite: being active and engaged can actually speed concussion recovery.  Links below will take you to articles and research that summarize this evolution: ARTICLES New Advice to Move More After Concussion The New York Times Gretchen Reynolds / May 17, 2017 Concussions in sports: Rest vs Active Recovery Premier Orthopaedics Samantha Gentile, PT, DPT / Apr 17, 2017 New concussion treatments go beyond just-resting in a dark room Washington Post Christine Kilgore / April 11, 2016 Spotlight shifts to active treatment for concussions Clinical Neurology News Christine Kilgore / February 23, 2017   How to Heal from a Concussion NeuroTracker.com The NeuroTracker Team  / July 25, 2017 The New Science of Concussion Recovery Outside Magazine Kelly Bastone / Jan 9, 20

 Taking What Works and Making it Better Vestibular therapy and exercises can be made more efficient, effective, and engaging with the layering on of additional challenges to brain processing and the sensorimotor system.  In our work developing the GyroStim methodology , we have identified four main areas where we can enhance client / patient experience.  Although you may not have access to a GyroStim , ma ny of these techniques can be adapted for use with other manual, low-tech modalities.  Within each area there are multiple strategies for success.  Target Strategies to reinforce situational awareness and discernmen t Targets placed at same or varying heights Targets placed at same or varying distance. Targets identified by colors, numbers, letters or shapes Custom targets: relevant to subject such as aircraft instrument panel Physical / Situational Strategies t o exercise challenges specific to the individual Interactive: rotate (exercise) while actively pu