GyroStim Sensorimotor Exercise System

Neurorehabilitation is a vital aspect of recovery from various neurological conditions. Among the emerging therapies GyroStim has gained attention for its unique approach to rehabilitation. This article explores how GyroStim works and its impact on recovery. GyroStim is FDA-cleared for treatment of vestibular dysfunction --- which manifests in many forms, particularly following concussion. Understanding GyroStim Therapy GyroStim therapy utilizes whole-body incremental rotational movements and integrated interactive challenges to stimulate both the brain and body. The GyroStim provides a controlled environment that enables patients to enhance and rehabilitate their physical and cognitive functions. GyroStim therapy can be highly effective for individuals suffering from conditions like concussion, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and multiple sclerosis. The multi-axis rotational therapy encourages neuroplasticity, promoting cognitive and physical progress---even for those who have platea...

Three skills required by mixed martial arts athletes are the ability to percieve, process, and react. Recently, undefeated amateur fighter, Grant Neal, demonstrated this by clinching a light heavyweight title in a three round unanimous judge decision. Neal's ability to read his opponent and respond with lightning speed paid off.   Prior to his last two matches, Neal participated in SMART:  Sensorimotor, Multi-Axis, Rotational Training.  He started with very low intensity and speed -- hitting laser targets that came in and out of his field of vision while rhythmically , gently rocking forward and back and spinning at 5 revolution per minute.  He incrementally advanced to the training level he uses today:  30 revolutions per minute, for 3 minutes, full inversions with an unpredictable pattern of motion.    To view this video on youtube:  https://youtu.be/T-4F3uIFbyM Neal participated in SMART two to three times each week...

 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...

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change or adapt both physically and functionally throughout life. It is the change in morphology of neurons in response to various internal and external stimuli. “Let us assume that the persistence or repetition of a reverberatory activity (or "trace") tends to induce lasting cellular changes that add to its stability.[…] When an axon of cell A is near enough to excite a cell B and repeatedly or persistently takes part in firing it, some growth process or metabolic change takes place in one or both cells such that A's efficiency, as one of the cells firing B, is increased." ---Donald Hebb, 1949 The Organization of Behavior   Current knowledge of neuroplasticity suggests that it is possible to intentionally induce morphological changes in the brain with strategies involving goal-directed experiential activities.   These strategies involve repetitious stimulation of the sensorimotor system to provide the brain wit...