Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Rehabilitation and Performance

Presentation Summary:

This presentation explores the benefits of transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS) in rehabilitation and performance enhancement. Learn how this non-invasive technique promotes recovery, improves autonomic function, and boosts overall performance.

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In this session, participants will dive into the powerful effects of transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS) on both rehabilitation and human performance. tVNS is a non-invasive method of stimulating the vagus nerve, which plays a crucial role in regulating the autonomic nervous system. We will explore how tVNS improves autonomic balance, reduces inflammation, and enhances neural plasticity, making it an effective tool for treating a range of neurological and inflammatory conditions.

Additionally, we will discuss how tVNS promotes key performance benefits, including increased alertness, faster reaction times, improved sleep quality, enhanced cognitive function, and better stress management. This presentation will also review the physiological mechanisms of tVNS and its specific applications in clinical practice for conditions like brain injuries, chronic pain, and performance optimization in athletes.

This session is ideal for healthcare providers and performance specialists looking to integrate cutting-edge, non-invasive neurological techniques into their practice.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the physiological mechanisms of transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS).
Explore how tVNS regulates autonomic function, reduces inflammation, and promotes neural plasticity.
Learn about the performance benefits of tVNS, including enhanced alertness, reaction time, sleep, cognitive function, and stress management.
Review the therapeutic applications of tVNS in rehabilitation for neurological and inflammatory conditions.
Gain practical insights into safely and effectively integrating tVNS into clinical practice.

Durations:

Plenary Presentation (<60 minutes), Seminar (1 to 2 hours)

CEU Eligiblity:

Clinical Competency, Documentation and Record Keeping, Pain Management and Opioid Addiction, Patient Safety and Consent, Risk Management

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Dr. Matthew Antonucci

Doctor | Educator | Researcher

Dr. Antonucci is an experienced chiropractic neurologist, board certified in functional neurology and multiple sub-specialties, a researcher, and an international lecturer, currently seeing patients out of Minneapolis, MN. He trained extensively under Prof. Frederick R. Carrick, maintains an active private practice with licenses in multiple states, and has provided breakthrough neurorehabilitation and performance training to thousands of patients. He consults with several NFL and NHL franchises on performance training and concussion. His work has been featured on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS, Fox News, and more. He has delivered more than 11,000 hours of presentations, both nationally and internationally, on behalf of the Carrick Institute. Most importantly, he is a loving husband and the father of five amazing boys, whom he hopes to inspire to follow in his footsteps.