Neurological-based exercises are individualized activities selected to challenge specific findings involving balance, coordination, eye movements, sensory processing, motor control, movement tolerance, and other aspects of nervous-system function.
The activities used in chiropractic neurology are not limited to a single exercise category or billing definition. Depending on examination findings, a program may include eye-movement tasks, balance challenges, coordination activities, sensory stimulation, gait work, controlled movement, or graded activity.
The goal is to choose tasks that match the individual findings and clinical goals rather than using one standardized routine for everyone.
The doctor reviews history and examination findings and may evaluate neurologic, vestibular, visual, balance, coordination, cervical, sensory, and movement-related function. Activities are then selected and progressed according to the individual's response.
Neurological-based exercises may be incorporated when clinically appropriate for people with balance or vestibular complaints, concussion or traumatic brain injury, coordination problems, headaches, dysautonomia-related activity intolerance, or other neurological findings. They are not a substitute for emergency or specialty medical care when that is required.
What to expect
Evaluation
The doctor identifies specific findings and functional goals.
Targeted activity
One or more activities are selected to challenge the identified system at an appropriate level.
Observation
Your response is monitored for accuracy, symptom response, fatigue, and tolerance.
Progression
The activity may be progressed, modified, paused, or replaced as your findings change.
Home activities
When appropriate, patients may receive selected activities to perform outside the office. Instructions, frequency, and progression should follow the plan provided by the doctor rather than a generic online exercise program.
Information only: This page provides general educational information and is not a diagnosis, a guarantee of outcome, or a substitute for individualized medical advice or emergency care.