Which declines first with aging – our brain or our muscles? From the age of 50, there is a gradual decline in both physical activity and cognitive abilities. We know the two are correlated, and that movement and activity greatly effects the brain and vice versa. But which of these influences the other? Does physical …
During these times, it can be easy to become stressed and overwhelmed with everything that is happening in our world. But stress can do more harm than good, especially to your brain. Your brain functions not as a single unit, but as a group of different parts that work together to perform different tasks. Researchers …
Using virtual reality for early detection of balance issues in people with Multiple Sclerosis. We know that there are three main components of balance – vision, proprioception and the vestibular system. Much of our knowledge of where we are in space comes from our visual inputs from the environment. This connection explains why amusement parks …
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A message from Professor Carrick: The Carrick Institute maintains educational courses throughout the world. Our online self-paced programs will continue as we shift attendees of our on-site educational programs over the next few weeks. “Flatten the curve“ and public health measures are important. We recommend that healthcare professionals review the updates for COVID-19 on the …
Dr. Jennifer Illes will be speaking on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and Common Facial Pain Syndromes at this year’s ISCN event! Understand the clinical neuropathy surrounding the referral site and learn clinical neurological tips to assess and treat patients with this condition. To learn more, visit ISCN2020.com #ISCN2020 #carricktrained #clinicalneuroscience #clinical #neuroscience #TMJD #TMD #jawpain #symposium …
TMD – The Great Imposter with Dr. Jennifer Illes at this year’s ISCN! Read More »
We have some great news to share! Dr. Garcia will be speaking at CalChiro’s Winter In The Desert Seminar on January 25-26, 2020 in Palm Springs, CA. Dr. Freddys Garcia will be presenting on Introduction to Pain Reset. Understand how to harness Chiropractic and Clinical Neuroscience for Solving Chronic Pain. Save the date and come …
Dr. Freddys Garcia at CalChiro’s Winter in the Desert Seminar! Read More »
Exciting news! Dr. Antonucci will be speaking at CalChiro’s Winter In The Desert Seminar on January 25-26, 2020 in Palm Springs, CA. Dr. Matthew Antonucci will be presenting on Introduction to ReceptorBased® Essentials. Learn the essentials that you need in order to assess a patient’s nervous system and provide therapies that will effectively change …
Dr. Antonucci at CalChiro’s Winter in the Desert Seminar! Read More »
Happy New Year from Carrick Institute! Thank you for making 2019 such a memorable year. Carrick Institute is committed to helping clinicians become the top 1% in their industry by continuously raising the bar in clinical neuroscience education. In addition to our calendar update, we have some exciting news to offer you from Carrick Institute …
October Tuition Specials are LIVE! This month, the Carrick Institute is offering a $200 Tuition Discount on Mastery of Thyroid-Brain Axis. This 25-hour clinical program is a comprehensive overview of thyroid physiology and its role in maintaining the optimal function of the brain and nervous system. Learn to recognize and accurately diagnose thyroid disorders, as …
🧠 Stress awareness tip: There is much evidence that yoga, tai chi and qigong are effective practices in reducing stress levels. 🧘🏻♀️ Much of the research emphasizes the mind-body connection and the meditative aspects of these activities, linking movement to breath and mindfulness. Other benefits of these practices on stress reduction include— 🌿 Better ability to adapt to stressors …
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Reset Tip: What is the one common thing shared between all patients suffering from chronic pain? Dr. Adam Klotzek discusses the commonalities in the brain and nervous system amongst those suffering from pain. #chronicpain #carrickinstitute #carricktrained #carrickinsight #painreset #reset #neuroscience #clinicalneurology Transcription: – In today’s video, we’re gonna talk about the one common thing, neurologically, …
Carrick Insight: Did you know that observing eye movements gives clinicians insight into cortical and brainstem function? Here are some rules to remember when looking at eye muscles 👁: If the eyes are abducted, the rectus muscles are primarily responsible for looking up and down. If they are adducted, the obliques take over as the …
“Where do I start?!” We get this question a lot! So here is how to best tackle Carrick Institute courses in the most effective way! 1️⃣ Pain Reset Pain Reset is for practitioners who are looking to evolve and start exploring a brain-based and neuro biomechanical approach to solving chronic pain. We will show you how …
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Researchers suggest that a simple head tilt when working with patients with ASD could increase social engagement and focus, making the doctor or others seem less threatening and more approachable. Many studies have demonstrated that when observing faces, there is a consistent bias for right-handed observers to look towards the left side of the face …
Can a Head Tilt Increase Engagement in Patients with ASD? Read More »
Well, read this paper that studied the super smart kids over the last 45 years and you just might be able to raise that genius. Here are some points from a recent article in Nature. Expose children to diverse experiences. When a child exhibits strong interests or talents, provide opportunities to develop them. Support both …
The date of the International Symposium has been postponed to February 3-5th, 2017 Hello. I am Ted Carrick and I would like to extend a personal invitation to you to attend the International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience held in Orlando Florida this February 3-5th 2017. The Symposium is a brilliant one with delegates already registered …
Our pedagogy is enhancing the clinical skills of our scholars at the Carrick Institute Movement Disorders Program. Designed to ensure long-term retention of knowledge and facilitation of applications, our program continues with strategies designed personally for the learning needs of the scholar. In the 2 days following Movement Disorders 1, we report a 74% involvement …
International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience Optimization of Human Function October 7-9, 2016 Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive 8001 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 The submission deadline has been extended to Friday, August 31, 2016. Please visit the Frontiers Neurology website for more info and to make a submission. All Poster Presentations will be subject to peer …
Call for Abstracts: ISCN 2016 in Orlando – Extended to August 31, 2016 Read More »
When performing your patient examinations, are you currently assessing the patient’s pupillary light reflex? If so, what are you looking for and what does it mean for the patient’s clinical presentation? Carrick trained functional neurologists are assessing several things when they shine a light into the patient’s eyes. A small list of the objective findings …
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We are proud to announce the addition of DimaAbdelmannan to our speaker list for this years ISCN. Dr. Dima Abdelmannan is Professor of Medicine and Dean of Clinical Medicine at the Dubai Medical College in Dubai. U.A.E . She is also a Consultant Endocrinologist at the Dubai Diabetes Center at Dubai Health Authority. Dr. …
ISCN 2016 – Endocrinologist & Diabetes Expert Dima Abdelmannan, M.D. Read More »
Hi! It’s exciting now to be involved in clinical neuroscience. I just want to give you an update on the symposium on clinical neuroscience. This year it is going to be in Orlando, FL again. The topic for this year’s theme is clinical neuroscience of optimization of human function. If you were here last here, …
