What is Functional Neruology? Typically, a functional neurologist serves in the same consulting manner as a medical neurologist.
The difference is that the therapies or applications of a functional neurologist do not include drugs or surgery.
As a result, certain conditions are more customarily seen by a functional neurologist as opposed to a medical neurologist,
and vice versa.
Specifically, our people see patients with a variety of movement disorders, dystonia, post-stroke rehabilitation,
and radiculopathy or nerve entrapment syndromes that are consequences of peripheral or central types of lesions.
Functional
neurologists can provide therapies and treatments as well as counsel when there is a diagnostic dilemma or a question of
appropriateness of care regarding an individual lesion or scenario. (Carrick, 1998)
"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will
interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the
cause and prevention of disease." - Thomas A. Edison
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Chiropractic Neurology Dr. Rogers is a board certified chiropractic neurologist,
also known as a "functional neurologist".
This means he has completed years of extra study to become a specialist in treating neurological-based
health problems without the use of drugs or surgery. Many conditions fit into this broad category:
What happens when you visit a chiropractic neurologist?
A history is taken - you'll be asked about your current concerns,
past health, lifestyle, job and family. Then, a thorough neurologic exam is performed to evaluate:
The exam is followed by therapeutic trial - a possible treatment is used, and then
you are retested to see its affect.
Treatments
Nerve cells need fuel and stimulation to thrive, so treatment
uses activities that have been shown by scientific research to activate nerve cells:
(1) specific adjustments to joints, (2) eye exercises, (3) breathing exercises, (4) light,
sound, smell, touch, (5) balance activities, (6) nutritional modification, (7) physical exercises,
and (8) cognitive exercises. Our care is very safe, closely monitored and often fun.
For vertigo and balance disorders, investigation of the
cause and proper treatment includes (1) a thorough history, (2) a comprehensive exam, (3) a discussion
of findings with the patient, (4) a therapeutic trial of care, (5) re-examination to evaluate
the therapeutic plan, (6) a report of detailed recommendations, and
(7) follow-through with treatment leading to correction, or referral as needed.
Types of Care
Our care does not involve drugs or surgery, and is very individualized. It includes:
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