Patient Education Articles
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Fix the Hardware First: A Paradigm Shift in Acute and Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury Management
The standard of care for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and concussion has long relied on a "software-centric" model: symptom management, cognitive rest, and rehabilitative therapy. However, this approach frequently fails to address the underlying "hardware" failure—the cellular and subcellular pathology resulting from the neurometabolic cascade of injury. Furthermore, with average wait times for neurology specialists now exceeding a month, patients are often losing the critical window for immediate repair, allowing acute injuries to calcify into chronic Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS).
Illuminating the Path to Recovery: Transcranial Photobiomodulation (Light Therapy) for Concussion, Cognitive, and Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM), a non-invasive therapy utilizing near-infrared (NIR) light to stimulate brain function, represents a paradigm shift in the management of complex neurological and psychiatric conditions. This article provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence supporting tPBM. We explore its core mechanisms of action, including the enhancement of mitochondrial respiration, increased cerebral blood flow, and reduction of neuroinflammation. We then analyze the growing body of clinical evidence—from case studies to randomized controlled trials—demonstrating its therapeutic potential and robust safety profile across conditions such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia, Parkinson's disease, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, a therapy we are proud to pioneer here in Minnesota.
Recharging the Injured Brain: Why Photobiomodulation (Light Therapy) is Critical for Concussion Recovery and Why Current Treatment Options Are Just Not Enough
After more than two decades in medicine, one of my greatest professional frustrations is seeing patients trapped in an outdated and incomplete model of concussion care. The current "gold standard" may involve valuable therapies like vestibular, vision, and physical therapy, but I have seen firsthand how these interventions often fall short. They are pieces of a puzzle, but they are missing the most critical piece of all.
What Makes HyperCharge Health’s Concussion Clinic the Most Advanced in the Twin Cities?
Concussions, whether from sports, accidents, or falls, can significantly impact daily life, causing symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and cognitive difficulties. In the Twin Cities, several clinics offer concussion management, but Hypercharge Health in Edina, MN, stands out with its TBI/Concussion NeuroRecovery Program, likely the most advanced and comprehensive in the region.