Why TBI Symptoms Can Persist
Many people with a TBI are told their scans look normal and that their symptoms will eventually improve. But TBIs often cause functional, not structural, damage — meaning neural networks can be slowed, disrupted, or weakened without showing up on imaging.
Lingering symptoms may be due to:
- Impaired eye movements or visual processing
- Vestibular and balance dysfunction
- Dysregulated autonomic nervous system
- Cognitive and memory processing deficits
- Motor control and gait instability
- Areas of the brain that are not firing efficiently
Functional Neurology focuses on repairing these functional deficits directly.
Common TBI Symptoms
People with a traumatic brain injury may experience:
- Chronic headaches or migraines
- Dizziness, motion sensitivity, or vertigo
- Blurred vision or difficulty tracking moving objects
- Cognitive slowing, brain fog, or forgetfulness
- Trouble concentrating or multitasking
- Light and sound sensitivity
- Fatigue and reduced stamina
- Anxiety, irritability, or emotional fluctuations
- Coordination or balance difficulties
- Neck pain and cervicogenic headaches
- Sensitivity to busy environments
- Difficulty reading, using screens, or processing fast visual input
These symptoms do not mean the injury is permanent. They indicate which neurological pathways need targeted rehabilitation.
Comprehensive TBI Evaluation
Your evaluation is designed to identify exactly what areas of the brain were impacted and how that is affecting your overall function. Testing may include:
- Eye movement and visual tracking analysis
- Vestibular and balance testing
- Gait and coordination assessment
- Reaction time and cognitive processing evaluations
- Sensory integration testing
- Autonomic nervous system evaluation
- Motor and reflex assessments
This allows us to create a precise map of your neurological strengths and weaknesses.
Targeted Neuro Rehabilitation for TBI
Once we identify the specific areas of dysfunction, we design a personalized rehabilitation program that may include:
- Vestibular and balance therapy
- Visual and oculomotor rehabilitation
- Sensorimotor integration
- Gait and coordination retraining
- Cognitive and memory exercises
- Autonomic nervous system regulation
- Brain based exercises tailored to your deficits
- Cervical and vestibular integration techniques
These therapies are intentionally designed to activate, strengthen, and reconnect weakened neurological pathways.
Why Functional Neurology Is Effective for TBI
Many people with TBIs struggle to find effective care because traditional approaches often rely on rest, medication, or generic rehabilitation exercises. Functional Neurology is different because it is:
- Targeted and specific to the individual
- Focused on restoring function, not masking symptoms
- Drug free and noninvasive
- Based on measurable neurological testing
- Comprehensive — addressing visual, vestibular, cognitive, and motor systems together
Our approach helps individuals who have plateaued in other programs or who have been told there are “no further treatment options.”
How Long Does Recovery Take?
Recovery timelines range widely depending on:
- Severity and type of TBI
- How long symptoms have been present
- The number of previous injuries
- Which areas of the brain are affected
- Age and overall neurological health
Some patients see improvement within a few visits, while others benefit from a structured multi week or multi month program. The goal is meaningful, measurable progress.
