Faculty mentor/PI email address
clarkjf@gmail.com
Keywords
Traumatic Brain Injury, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Neuroplasticity, Post Concussion Syndrome, Activities of Daily Living
Date of Presentation
5-6-2026 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
Abstract.
Introduction:
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) often presents with persistent symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), leading to significant delays in recovery. This case study explores the efficacy of a novel rehabilitation approach, of intensive NeuroVisual Training (NVT), in treating PCS for three patients presenting with chronic symptoms. We initiated an intense training program for 1 week, 8 hours per day, and call this a bootcamp.
Methods:
This is a three-patient case series. All patients were evaluated using traditional NeuroVisual assessments and cognitive assessments. All patients were greater than 6 months post-injury. All underwent a full 5-day bootcamp specifically tailored to address their individual needs. To target their deficits, the treatment team utilized standard assessment techniques, including NVT methods.
Results:
Three cases are presented. We report that 39/40 quantitative measures were within population normal at the conclusion of the bootcamp. With 7 of 40 measured parameters significantly improved. All patients expressed improved confidence and felt that a therapeutic change had occurred at the conclusion of the bootcamp.
Discussion:
The goal of the bootcamp program was to improve the activities of daily living and quality of life that were impacted by PCS. All patients felt the trajectory for their recovery had been improved, claiming that they had reached a plateau before bootcamp. These changes serve as the foundation for returning to activities of daily living pre-injury. We believe a bootcamp based treatment paradigm can remedy PCS.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Included in
Neuro Visual Training for post TBI Rehabilitation: a three-patient case series
Abstract.
Introduction:
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) often presents with persistent symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), leading to significant delays in recovery. This case study explores the efficacy of a novel rehabilitation approach, of intensive NeuroVisual Training (NVT), in treating PCS for three patients presenting with chronic symptoms. We initiated an intense training program for 1 week, 8 hours per day, and call this a bootcamp.
Methods:
This is a three-patient case series. All patients were evaluated using traditional NeuroVisual assessments and cognitive assessments. All patients were greater than 6 months post-injury. All underwent a full 5-day bootcamp specifically tailored to address their individual needs. To target their deficits, the treatment team utilized standard assessment techniques, including NVT methods.
Results:
Three cases are presented. We report that 39/40 quantitative measures were within population normal at the conclusion of the bootcamp. With 7 of 40 measured parameters significantly improved. All patients expressed improved confidence and felt that a therapeutic change had occurred at the conclusion of the bootcamp.
Discussion:
The goal of the bootcamp program was to improve the activities of daily living and quality of life that were impacted by PCS. All patients felt the trajectory for their recovery had been improved, claiming that they had reached a plateau before bootcamp. These changes serve as the foundation for returning to activities of daily living pre-injury. We believe a bootcamp based treatment paradigm can remedy PCS.