Synapse Sessions 2023

Synapse Sessions 2023 tackles the hidden mechanisms and overlooked variables that hold patients back from full recovery. Fifteen diverse topics bridge evidence, innovation, and practical application-equipping you to address complexity with clarity and confidence.

Carrick Institute Faculty

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-1

Multiple Levels

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570

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570

Description

In neurological rehabilitation, important contributors to patient outcomes often go unseen-persistent reflexes, overlooked cerebellar dysfunction, unaddressed autonomic imbalance, or underutilized nutritional and neuromodulatory tools. Synapse Sessions 2023 brings together a faculty of experts to explore these underrecognized factors and translate them into precise, actionable strategies. Topics range from primitive reflex integration, acupuncture for severe brain injury, and cerebellum-focused concussion recovery to ketone ester applications, chronic pain's impact on brain structure, and motor cortex stimulation for pain modulation. You'll examine dysautonomia in migraine, facial nerve regeneration with photobiomodulation, and the clinical role of both emerging and unconventional interventions. With its balance of cutting-edge research and grounded clinical practice, this program empowers you to see more, treat with greater precision, and extend your patients' progress well beyond what standard protocols achieve.

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What you’ll learn:

Detect and address underrecognized neurological mechanisms that impede recovery.
Integrate innovative interventions-nutritional, manual, and neuromodulatory-into care plans.
Adapt rehabilitation strategies using updated motor control and neuroplasticity principles.
Manage complex presentations involving chronic pain, dysautonomia, and neurodegeneration.
Evaluate and selectively incorporate unconventional approaches with a critical, evidence-informed lens.

Syllabus

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Understanding Primitive Reflexes
- When primitive reflexes persist beyond early development, they can quietly disrupt motor control, learning, and behavior. Learn to assess and integrate these reflexes to restore smoother function.
Acupuncture Applications in Severe TBI
- Severe brain injuries often leave residual deficits despite conventional care. Explore how acupuncture can complement neurorehabilitation to enhance recovery potential.
Concussion and the Cerebellum
- Cerebellar involvement in concussion is frequently overlooked, leading to incomplete recovery. Identify dysfunctions and apply targeted interventions for balance, coordination, and cognitive gains.
Ketone Esters: Implications for Concussion and TBI
- Energy deficits can stall brain healing post-injury. Discover how ketone esters may support metabolic recovery and improve patient resilience.
The Effects of Chronic Pain on the Structure and Function of the Brain
- Chronic pain alters brain networks in ways that perpetuate suffering. Learn how to identify these changes and apply interventions that promote neurological recalibration.
Guidelines to Recommended Weekly Exercise for All Ages
- Generic exercise prescriptions may fail to meet the needs of different populations. Gain age-specific strategies to optimize physical and neurological health.
Motor Control Theories Applied to Rehabilitation Techniques
- Rehab programs can plateau when based on outdated or incomplete models. Apply current motor control theories to design more effective, adaptable interventions.
Motor Cortex Stimulation for Chronic Pain
- When traditional pain management falls short, neural stimulation offers new possibilities. Learn how motor cortex stimulation can modulate pain pathways and restore function.
Dysautonomia in Migraine
- Autonomic dysfunction can underlie migraine persistence, yet is often missed. Understand the connections and implement strategies to stabilize autonomic balance.
PBM Therapy in Repairing Transected Facial Nerve
- Facial nerve injury can leave lasting deficits in expression and function. Explore how photobiomodulation supports nerve regeneration and functional recovery.
Using Applied Kinesiology and Other Fringe Applications in Your Clinical Practice
- Non-traditional methods can be polarizing and misapplied. Learn how to critically evaluate and selectively integrate them into evidence-informed care.
A Case for Carnivore and Brain Health
- Dietary extremes spark debate, especially regarding brain health. Review evidence and mechanisms for a carnivore diet's potential neurological effects.
The Wounded Healer: An Innovative Intervention to Reduce Mental Health-Related Stigma in Healthcare Professionals and Students
- Mental health stigma within healthcare can prevent providers from seeking help. Learn structured interventions that foster openness and resilience among clinicians.
Recalibrating Body Spatial Awareness
- Disrupted body schema can affect movement precision and safety. Explore rehabilitation strategies to restore accurate spatial mapping and motor control.
Motor Performance and Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's progression often erodes fine motor control despite therapy. Learn advanced techniques to preserve and enhance performance over time.

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Eligibility for Neurology Fellowship and Diplomate Examinations after the completion of 300+ hours of study

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