Functional Neurology & Neurological Support
What is Neurological Support?
Our neurological care provides a comprehensive, individualized, non-invasive approach designed to support patients experiencing neurological symptoms or living with neurological conditions. These treatments may help improve:
- Nervous system function
- Mobility
- Balance
- Coordination
- Physical function
- Overall quality of life
What is the initial consultation like?
The initial neurological consultation generally lasts 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the complexity of your condition and reason for seeking care.
The evaluation usually includes:
- Comprehensive medical and neurological history
- Review of existing diagnoses and medications
- Review of previous imaging and diagnostic testing
- Discussion of current symptoms and functional limitations
- Balance and coordination assessment
- Reflex testing
- Sensory examination
- Muscle strength testing
- Gait evaluation
- Eye-movement assessment (when appropriate)
- Additional orthopedic, neurological, and functional testing as needed
Careful examination and appropriate treatment selection are particularly important when working with neurological disorders. Dr. Martin determines treatment according to each patient’s diagnosis, symptoms, functional abilities, contraindications, and goals, as well as her own examination findings,
What treatments might I expect?
Depending on the patient, our neurological care may incorporate:
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Therapeutic exercises
- SoftWave therapy
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Electrical stimulation
- Physical rehabilitation
- Balance and coordination training
- Gait training
- Vibration plate therapy
- Soft-tissue therapies
- Other appropriate rehabilitation techniques
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an especially important modality available within our practice for appropriate neurological patients. When clinically appropriate, we may incorporate it into your individualized care plan.
What conditions or concerns does Neurological care support?
Patients may seek neurological support for concerns including:
- Stroke recovery
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Balance and coordination difficulties
- Gait abnormalities
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Tremors
- Muscle weakness
- Changes in sensation
- Other neurological symptoms and functional limitations
Our neurological services are designed to complement, rather than replace, appropriate medical care from neurologists and other healthcare providers when necessary.