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Neuro Sensorimotor Integrator

Neuro Sensorimotor IntegratorWhat is the Neuro Sensorimotor Integrator?

The Neuro Sensorimotor Integrator (NSI), as its name implies, integrates sensory information going to the brain with motor and cognitive output coming from it.

Our brain receives constant sensory input from the five senses: touch, vision, sound, smell, and taste.

In addition, there are two sensory systems (senses) that feed our brain valuable information about where we are relative to our surroundings. These are the vestibular (balance) and proprioceptive (body position) systems.

The NSI is just one of the many tools we utilize to rehabilitate these sensory systems.

When the brain is fed inappropriate sensory information, it cannot create appropriate or desired motor output.  can manifest as behavioral problems, difficulties with coordination or attention, #learningdisorders; as well as decreased motor speed. We work on the #brainbodyconnection.

NSI can help with:

  • Traumatic and acquired brain injury
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Cognitive impairment/Dementia
  • Movement and balance disorders
  • Neurodegenerative disorders
  • ADHD/OCD/Learning and behavioral disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Athletic performance

Common training procedures used with NSI:

  • Eye Hand Coordination (reaction time, movement precision, attention, and focus)
  • Saccades (rapid eye movements)
  • Tachistoscope (word recognition speed, sequencing, memory, and attention)
  • Optokinetics (reflexive eye movements)
  • Balance targeting (integration of visual, postural, and vestibular systems)

Dr. Michael S. Trayford is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and Neurofeedback Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the practice of advanced functional neurology. He is one of the most highly sought-after brain rehabilitation specialists because of the life-changing outcomes his patients consistently experience. After over a decade in private practice and working alongside other pioneers in the field, Dr. Trayford developed his multimodal intensive brain training and rehabilitation program built around the science of Neuroplasticity – the ability of the brain to learn and grow dependent upon the stimulation it receives from its environment. He later founded APEX Brain Centers to combine his ground-breaking rehabilitation approach with a unique patient and caretaker-centered care model. Under Dr. Trayford’s leadership, APEX Brain Centers has successfully treated thousands of patients and earned the reputation of a world-renowned brain training and rehabilitation practice. Since its inception, Dr. Trayford has been a leader of the Brain Training revolution treating patients worldwide. In addition, he is a published journal contributor and international lecturer. His experience with various patients of all ages and neurological conditions has given him a unique perspective on brain health and human performance. He is also well-versed in collaborating with other health care professionals, making him an invaluable asset to any care team. Dr. Trayford was awarded the Functional Neurologist of the Year distinction by the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, where he is a proud member and conference lecturer. Currently, he serves on the Advisory Council for the Dementia Society of America and the Board of Directors for the International Society for Neuroregulation and Research. He is also a servant leader who has dedicated his adult life to serving multiple communities through Rotary International and other notable causes. When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Trayford usually reads or researches anything related to the brain, human performance, and leadership. He also loves spending time outdoors with his wife Denise, their two daughters, and dogs in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaeltrayford/

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