TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a class of injuries that affect how well the brain works. They can be caused by severe bump, blows, jolt, or penetrating injuries to the head, with the main causes being falls, motor vehicle crashes, and self-inflicted gunshots. TBIs are a leading cause of death and disability, but can be less traumatic and include concussions.
Depending on the severity of the TBI, those who get a brain injury may deal with health problems that last a few days or the rest of their lives. TBIs do physical damage to the brain cells, and are related to a wide variety of psychological effects that can last even after the tissue has healed.
Research On NeurOptimal Related To Traumatic Brain Injuries
In “The Use of NeurOptimal® With a Young Adult With an Acute TBI – A Case Study,” Dr. Joan-Marie Lartin used clinical and NeurOptimal® baselines, as well as anecdotal data, in the treatment of her 22-year-old son, Brian, who survived a life-threatening TBI. The paper discusses the role of more than 70 sessions of NeurOptimal in his recovery, which was essentially complete.
Another study performed by Dr. Lise’ D. Spurlock-DeLong, Ph.D., CPCRT, CCCM, the cognitive rehabilitation clinic Cognitive Connections, focused on the use of neurofeedback and assistive therapies to promote increased neuroactivity and processing in all people. The paper, titled “NeuroCognitive Approaches to Brain Injury Independent case studies focusing on the cognitive aspects of remediation when coupled with NeurOptimal®,” found positive outcomes in a trio of case studies.