Most often, the focus with a concussion is the area of the brain where the impact occurred. However, there is another aspect that causes the majority of the issues of cognitive function after getting a concussion. Bi-lateral Integration Interruption, often gets over looked or is unknown, and if overlooked can have future devastating affects on the person.
The brain is divided into two halves, these two hemispheres are connected by the Corpus Callosum, a very thick bundle of nerve fibers, whose primary function is the transfer of information between the two halves of the brain. Much like the city of Portland has an east side and a west side, and is divided by the Willamette River, we have bridges connecting both sides. Now imagine an earthquake taking out all the bridges except one. How would your morning commute be then? A concussion is like an earthquake in the brain taking out or damaging the corpus callosum (bridges) so the brain can not have an efficient flow of information. This flow of information constitutes most all our cognitive and physical abilities. If we are not processing such things like concentration, spatial recognition, balance or reaction time efficiently, we have an increased chance for additional concussions, or even physical injuries in the future. Time is not enough to correct these issues, it takes a very specific targeted cognitive therapy.
Synergy Training Center Brain Performance and Care can help you get back to your pre-concussion abilities to be efficient and safe.
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