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Examination & Rehabilitation In Functional Neurology
Learn to assess and manage neurological consequences of trauma with an emphasis on neuroanatomy, eye movements, cerebellar/vestibular applications, and trauma rehabilitation strategies.
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Course Description
This advanced module, CNS-10 – Neurological Applications in Trauma, dives deep into the neurological consequences of trauma, equipping clinicians with practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Participants will explore brainstem and cranial nerve function, cervical and limb assessments, cerebellar and vestibular involvement in traumatic injuries, and the effects of trauma on eye movements. Emphasis is placed on real-world application, including patient positioning, therapy design, and outcome tracking. Through case studies and detailed neurological assessments, attendees will develop proficiency in identifying trauma-related dysfunctions and implementing personalized rehabilitation strategies.
What you’ll learn:
- Perform detailed assessments of cranial nerve function in trauma cases.
- Interpret eye movement findings and link them to underlying neurological trauma.
- Identify signs of central versus peripheral vestibular injury post-trauma.
- Assess and manage cerebellar dysfunction resulting from traumatic insults.
- Utilize functional neuroanatomy to guide rehabilitative interventions.
- Implement trauma-specific patient positioning and therapy strategies.
- Differentiate between various brainstem and spinal cord syndromes.
- Apply structured care plans based on sensory and motor integration findings.
Components
Educational Syllabus
- Introduction to Neuroimmune Interactions
- Overview of neuroimmunology and brain-immune crosstalk
- Introduction to glial cell function (microglia, astrocytes)
- Peripheral vs. central immune signaling
- Understanding Neuroinflammation
- Key inflammatory mediators: cytokines, chemokines, prostaglandins
- Mechanisms of blood-brain barrier disruption
- Immune surveillance in the CNS
- Triggers of Neuroinflammation
- Infections (viral, bacterial, parasitic)
- Environmental toxins
- Trauma and ischemia
- Gut-brain axis dysfunction
- Autoimmunity in the CNS
- Autoantibodies and neurotoxic responses
- Mechanisms of antibody-mediated neurological damage
- Common autoimmune neurological syndromes (MS, PANDAS, etc.)
- Clinical Biomarkers & Testing
- Interpreting immune panels, cytokine assays, and autoantibody tests
- Case examples: lab-to-clinic translation
- Limitations of conventional testing
- Clinical Conditions Associated with Neuroinflammation
- Depression, anxiety, and mood disorders
- Autism and neurodevelopmental delay
- Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
- Concussion and post-viral syndromes
- Interventions for Immune Modulation
- Nutritional strategies (anti-inflammatory diets, elimination diets)
- Supplementation (omega-3s, curcumin, resveratrol, NAC, etc.)
- Environmental and lifestyle considerations (mold, EMF, sleep hygiene)
- Rehabilitative Tools & Therapeutic Strategies
- Neurorehabilitation techniques supporting immune modulation
- Vagus nerve stimulation and brainstem-driven autonomics
- Monitoring and evaluating progress over time
- Case-Based Learning
- Review of real clinical cases with immune and neuro presentations
- Integration of diagnostics, therapeutics, and patient education
Venue, Hotels & Schedule
Orlando, Florida Area
Venue
Carrick Institute Learning Center
8910 Astronaut Blvd.
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
USA
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Friday: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Suggested Hotels
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral-Cocoa Beach
This hotel is directly adjacent to the Carrick Institute Learning Center. It is about a 1-2 minute walk and has great views of rocket launches from the north side.
Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port
This hotel is just adjacent the Carrick Institute and is connected to the Homewood Suites. It will take approximately 2 minutes to walk to the Carrick Institute Learning Center. It has a pool, outdoor basketball court, and a gym.
Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
This hotel is not walking distance from the Carrick Institute, but is right on the beach, just south of the Cocoa Beach Pier. You will need a car to get from the hotel to the Carrick Institute Learning Center. It is about a 5-10 minute drive depending on traffic and local events.
Amsterdam, Netherlands Area
Venue
Amsterdam Brain Center
Henk Schijvenaarstraat
12031 VC. Haarlem
The Netherlands
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Friday: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Suggested Hotels
Ambassador City Centre Hotel
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Examination & Rehabilitation In Functional Neurology
Learn to assess and manage neurological consequences of trauma with an emphasis on neuroanatomy, eye movements, cerebellar/vestibular applications, and trauma rehabilitation strategies.
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