Question 1

What should I expect during my initial evaluation?

Accepted Answer

We will assess how your brain and nervous system are functioning to identify any areas of dysfunction that might be contributing to your condition.

1. Detailed Health History – We conduct a comprehensive health history review, tracing your health journey from birth to the present. We will discuss your symptoms, previous treatments, imaging reports, and screen for contributing factors that may be limiting your healing.  
2. Neurological Exam – You will undergo a thorough neurological examination, which may include testing your reflexes, muscle strength, coordination, balance, sensation, cranial nerves, oculomotor and vestibular function. This helps the Functional Neurologist assess how your brain and nervous system are functioning in real time. 
3. Diagnostic Assessments – We perform a variety of objective tests depending on your needs. This may include video-oculography, AxisAI Multi-Axis Rotary Chair, computerized dynamic posturography (balance) testing, and cognitive testing.  
4. Personalized Treatment Plan – We will review your findings and the findings discuss a personalized treatment plan designed to address your brain's specific needs.  
5. Next Steps and Expectations – You’ll be given a clear understanding of the expected outcomes, the number of sessions or treatments required, and how your progress will be monitored over time. The goal is to help you achieve optimal brain health and improve your quality of life.

Question 2

What is a sample day schedule of neuro rehabilitation during an intensive week?

Accepted Answer

8am-9am neuro rehabilitation 
9am-10am break
10am-10:30am office visit with Dr. Afzal to modify program
10:30am-11:30am neuro rehabilitation
11:30am-2:30pm lunch/nap break
2:30pm-3:30pm neuro rehabilitation

Question 3

Can I schedule back to back neurorehabilitation without taking a long lunch break?

Accepted Answer

The flexibility of the scheduling is contingent upon an individual's fatigue levels. All patients require a one-hour break between neuro rehabilitation sessions. Some may be able to schedule treatments consecutively, while others may need a longer midday break for recovery.