Show Notes
Are you relying on subjective symptom reports to clear your post-concussion patients, only to have them relapse or struggle with lingering issues? Many clinicians fall into the trap of using basic screening tools like the VOMS or standard cardinal-plane tests as a complete diagnostic assessment—missing critical deficits in joint position sense, proprioception, and off-axis movement. This surface-level approach leaves severe, persistent gaps in your patient's recovery, but integrating objective visual feedback tools and multi-planar, sensory-motor testing can reveal hidden deficits and transform your clinical outcomes. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why standard concussion screening tools like the VOMS aren't enough to build a comprehensive, multi-system treatment plan.
How real-time laser visual feedback accelerates motor learning, restores proprioception, and exposes hidden head-movement biases.
The critical role of joint position sense and out-of-neutral torsional testing in treating persistent post-concussion symptoms.
Why persistent concussion statistics are shifting as we evaluate the general population beyond elite athletic settings.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Eric Dinkins, PT, DPT, MSPT, OCS, MCTA, is a physical therapist, international educator, and co-owner of Motion Guidance. A Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Mulligan Practitioner, Dr. Dinkins has treated athletes ranging from youth competitors to Olympic and professional levels. Since co-founding Motion Guidance in 2014, he has pioneered the integration of laser-based visual feedback, gamification, and sensorimotor rehabilitation across orthopedic, sports medicine, vestibular, concussion, and neurological settings. Tune in to discover how Dr. Erik Dinkins and Motion Guidance are revolutionizing visual feedback and sensory-motor rehabilitation to fix the hidden gaps in post-concussion care! Connect with Dr. Eric: Website: motionguidance.com
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Ready to raise your standard of care and stop hitting clinical ceilings? Join the waitlist for the revamped Concussion Nerds Fellowship 2.0! Doors open this fall for our brand-new cohort, limited to just 25 clinicians. Joining isn't a commitment—it simply gives you first priority to claim your seat before they're gone. 👉 Join the Waitlist Here: https://www.natashawilch.com/concussion-nerds-waitlist Let's connect! Instagram: @natasha.wilch https://www.instagram.com/natasha.wilch/ Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.natasha-wilch.com
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