Concussion

My first blow to the head, that came hand in hand with another as a buy-1-get-1 free promo, was 2 years ago in a soccer match. I brushed them off, with the most severe consequence being chronic vertigo.

My third blow was a few months ago (also soccer) in April of 2019, that was a fun one which came with light & noise sensitivity, a lot more vertigo, headaches, insomnia, depression, concentration issues, mood swings, an array of top-of-the-shop concussion symptoms.

A few rides down the life-loathing slope and naturally, my survival instincts began to kick in, and I made it my mission to find a treatment center that went beyond your typical “all you can do is rest now” approach.

“I have had 4 concussions, that I know of, and my last one happened 10 months ago. After months of not feeling right, and extreme nausea 24/7, I decided to give Revive Treatment Center in Denver a try, on the suspicion that I had PCS (Post Concussive Syndrome). Within a few hours of Day 1 of treatment, I had a better understanding of what was going on in my brain and why I was feeling the way I was (finally!!). The doctors immediately jumped into action and developed a plan for the next 9 days. By day 3, the nausea that I suffered with for 6 months, was gone! I learned so much during treatment about my PCS and how I can battle the symptoms.

The 10 day treatment has returned the “function” to my life and I cannot be more grateful to the entire Revive staff for their help. I now have a plan for the rest of my life and have absolutely no regrets about my decision to travel to Denver. If anyone is on the fence about whether or not they should take this leap, I would say they should check out the Revive website. It is very informative about their treatment and different conditions that affect the brain (ie hormones and nutrition). If they have further questions, call Revive! They are here to help, and really care about giving you the tools to heal. It’s a big, life-changing decision, but I will never look back!”
– Kristin C.

“The treatment, the love, the care, the therapists, the therapy, the infusions, the education all lead to a more joyful, happier, brain fog free, mentally healthier me! My old self is coming back!

Thank you Revive, Wheat Ridge CO!”
– Alicia K.

“Revive Treatment Center saved my life! Period. End of story! This was the second brain treatment center I have been to. Before going to Revive, I stayed in the hospital for 25 days with no hope or cure. The only thing I left with from the hospital was 37 different medications that didn’t help at all.

When I had the pleasure of being introduced to the wonderful doctors from Revive Treatment Center, it was literally minutes before they were able to start identifying some of my issues. Later, these issues were proven by multiple different test that they performed. I was seen by the best ENT in Texas and was told nothing was wrong with me. Further testing later proved that not to be true. When I first met the doctors, I was in a wheelchair and had a severe case of dizziness that left my total body impaired. Going through their treatment program, and following their advice, brought me to a whole new state of health. Now I’m off all 37 medications, and have been since the beginning of my treatment at Revive and am only taking three vitamins, that help me more than any other medication I’ve ever taken. I’m also no longer in a wheelchair, and am healthier than I’ve ever been.

I can’t thank the staff and doctors at Revive enough!! I have my life back, and more importantly my wife and kids have their husband and daddy back. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!”
– Nick P.

“Revive has forever changed our family’s lives. Both my son and I have recently gone through customized 10-day programs for different concerns.

My son was seen for a traumatic brain injury that occurred more than two years prior. After seeing over 22 physicians, neurologists, therapists and other specialists, there was very little improvement. While at Revive we learned he had mold toxicity, which led to leaky gut and a downward spiral in becoming immunocompromised…all of which had impeded his healing. Prior to our visit he suffered from headaches and nausea that worsened with movement, loud sounds or concentrating. He’s been unable to successfully participate in school for 2 years. We felt hopeless, exhausted, and at the end of our rope.

“Very helpful with my healing from a TBI. Solid doctors with a very different and well rounded approach to healing the whole person in order to benefit the brain. I would highly recommend anyone that has had any form of brain trauma see them.”
– Nick K.

“Very good knowledgeable Doctors and staff. Highly recommend for any neurological issues.”
– Kacie G.

I have had 14 concussions and dozens of seizures. Revive Treatment Centers have helped me immensely! Before I went, I couldn’t stand or walk for more than 15 minutes without getting super sick and having to lay in bed for hours to days. Now, I am able to get through an entire day of errands. I started driving again. And, I feel like I am getting my life and independence back! I still have a lot of work to do on my journey of health and healing. But I finally have the resources, answers, and team behind me to be able to do so! Not only did they treat me while I was there, but they also set up a 3 month program designed specifically for me. I am also in contact with them constantly. They also focus on treating the entire body. We did numerous test, including genetic test, and found a bunch of answers and reasons why I was struggling with what I was.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the medical use of oxygen in a pressurized environment, at a level higher than 1 atmosphere absolute (ATA). Increased pressure allows for oxygen to dissolve and saturate the blood plasma (independent of hemoglobin/red blood cells), which yields a broad variety of positive physiological, biochemical and cellular effects. This noninvasive therapy is the most trusted way to increase oxygen levels to all organs of the body. The typical treatment lasts for 60-90 minutes, during which the patient lies down and breathes normally. HBOT has been demonstrated in several clinical studies to enhance the body’s innate ability to repair and regenerate. It is used as an adjunct therapy to complement and enhance the healing process in both chronic and acute conditions.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has been shown to increase oxygen saturation to tissues and increase the amount of stem cell production and circulation. This allows for the greatest potential for healing in the brain.

• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for brain injury, cerebral palsy, and stroke.
• Hyperbaric oxygen – its mechanisms and efficacy
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve symptoms in autistic children
• Randomized trial of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for children with autism
• Study the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Egyptian autistic children: A clinical trial
• Neuroprotective effect of combined therapy with hyperbaric oxygen and madopar on 6-hydroxydopamine-induced Parkinson’s disease in rats
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Pretreatment Improves Cognition and Reduces Hippocampal Damage Via p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase in a Rat Model
• Hyperbaric Oxygen and Ginkgo Biloba Extract Ameliorate Cognitive and Memory Impairment via Nuclear Factor Kappa-B Pathway in Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for multiple sclerosis.
• Regional gray matter atrophy and neuropsychologcal problems in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

• Effects of physical activity on children’s executive function: Contributions of experimental research on aerobic exercise
• Exercise and Children’s Intelligence, Cognition, and Academic Achievement
• Preliminary results on the mobility after whole body vibration in immobilized children and adolescents

We utilize Electrical Stimulation (E-stim) in many different waveforms to increase strength, increase self-awareness, decrease spasticity, and active brainstem neurons.  

AL-TENS/SSEP
AL-TENS is a form of hyperstimulation described by Sjölund and colleagues in the 1970s. The intention of AL-TENS is to stimulate small diameter, high threshold peripheral afferents (A-delta) in order to activate extrasegmental descending pain inhibitory pathways. Non-painful muscle twitches occur during stimulation causing activity in small diameter muscle afferents. Electrodes are positioned over myotomes, trigger points, and acupuncture points. The term AL-TENS is used loosely in literature making the synthesis of research findings difficult.

• Clinical Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Children With Cerebral Palsy, Part 1: Lower Extremity
• THE USE OF THERAPEUTIC ELECTRICAL STIMULATION IN THE TREATMENT OF HEMIPLEGIC CEREBRAL PALSY
• Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation during Gait in Children with Cerebral Palsy
• Action mechanisms of transcranial direct current stimulation in Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss.
• Temporal cortex direct current stimulation enhances performance on a visual recognition memory task in Alzheimer disease.
• Non-invasive neuromodulation to improve gait in chronic multiple sclerosis: a randomized double blind controlled pilot trial
• Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation (tVNS): a new neuromodulation tool in healthy humans?
• Working memory improvement with non-invasive brain stimulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex: a systematic review and meta-analysis
• Effects of functional electrical stimulation on gait in people with multiple sclerosis – A systematic review.
• Management of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis using functional electrical stimulation and exercise.
• Effects of functional electrical stimulation on gait in people with multiple sclerosis – A systematic review.
• A Multimodal, Nonpharmacologic Intervention Improves Mood and Cognitive Function in People with Multiple Sclerosis.
• The effects of vagus nerve stimulation therapy in patients with intractable seizures and either Landau–Kleffner syndrome or autism

• • Sensory Integration Therapies for Children With Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
    
    
  • Occupational therapy using a sensory integrative approach for children with developmental disabilities
    

• Transcranial infrared laser stimulation produces beneficial cognitive and emotional effects in humans
• Treating cognitive impairment with transcranial low-level laser therapy
• Cognitive enhancement by transcranial laser stimulation and acute aerobic exercise
• Role of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Neurorehabilitation

Vestibular/Rotational Therapy is a very powerful tool in the world of neurological rehabilitation. When we look at brain development we see that movement drive brain growth and one of the most important areas for sensing movement is the vestibular system. When we utilize rotational therapy to active the vestibular system we see an increase in activating in several cortical regions. Our multi-axis rotational device (GyroStim) utilizes the otolithic and vestibular system to stimulate and strengthen projections throughout the brain. By utilizing a controlled directional spin in our multi-axis rotational device, we can activate specific regions of the brain in order to affect a variety of different disorders.

At lower levels of motion intensity, the multi-axis rotational device is used by those recovering from physical and cognitive dysfunction as a result of a concussion, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, autism, aging, and other conditions. At higher levels of intensity, GyroStim is used by active individuals, athletes, and others with fast-paced, demanding, high-stress lifestyles to maintain and enhance peak performance.