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Why Traditional Balance Therapy Often Fails Concussion Patients with Natasha Wilch | E16
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Natasha Wilch, physical therapist and concussion specialist, breaks down why traditional balance therapy often fails concussion patients and explains her approach to addressing persistent vestibular issues through a functional neurology lens. She shares insights from her five-day intensive treatment program and reveals the missing links that often prevent full recovery.
• Dizziness after concussion isn't always a spinning sensation, but rather feeling unsteady, dissociated, or bothered by everyday movements
• The otolithic system is frequently overlooked in vestibular assessment yet crucial for sensing linear movement and gravity
• Simply practicing difficult balance positions doesn't address why balance is compromised in the first place
• VOR (vestibular-ocular reflex) exercises may be inappropriate without first stabilizing eye movements and addressing asymmetries
• Balance requires proper integration of visual, vestibular and somatosensory systems
For free resources including twice-monthly group coaching calls and a library of educational materials, visit Natasha's Concussion Mini School program or contact her through Instagram @Natasha.Wilch.
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Chapters
1. Why Traditional Balance Therapy Often Fails Concussion Patients with Natasha Wilch | E16 (00:00:00)
2. Understanding Non-Spinning Dizziness (00:00:32)
3. Demystifying Balance Problems Post-Concussion (00:09:40)
4. The Misunderstood Otolithic System (00:19:01)
5. Introduction to Natasha's Journey (00:25:41)
6. Vestibular Exercises: Beyond the Basics (00:33:20)
7. Trauma's Role in Concussion Recovery (00:43:58)
8. Resources and Community Support (00:53:26)
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