Nexus Brain Center

⚖️ Think the standard balance test is easy? Let’s make it harder.

In this video, Dr. Perman walks through advanced Romberg Test progressions, including tandem stance, single-leg balance, and foam pad variations. These modifications challenge different balance systems and can help reveal subtle neurological dysfunctions that may not show up during a basic assessment.

Balance isn’t just about your muscles—it’s about how your brain, inner ear, and body communicate with each other.

Have you ever tried any of these balance challenges? Let us know how you did in the comments.

🧠 Can a simple balance test reveal how your brain is functioning?

The Romberg Test is one of the most commonly used assessments for balance and can provide valuable insight into how your vestibular system, proprioception, and cerebellum are working together. In this video, Dr. Perman breaks down how the test is performed, what clinicians look for, and why even subtle changes in balance can tell us a lot about neurological function.

Have you ever tried a Romberg Test before? Let us know in the comments below.

🔍 What actually happens during a functional neurological assessment?

From balance testing and eye movement analysis to vestibular evaluations and cognitive assessments, every piece of the exam helps paint a clearer picture of how the brain is functioning.

The goal isn’t just to identify symptoms—it’s to understand where they’re coming from so rehabilitation can be tailored to the individual.

💡 Watch to see how we assess brain function beyond traditional imaging.

What does your brain need to stay healthy? 🧠

According to Dr. Perman, there are three essentials: oxygen, nutrition, and stimulation.

While most people focus on breathing and eating well, many overlook the importance of regularly activating the brain. Just like muscles, neural pathways follow a “use it or lose it” principle and need consistent stimulation to stay strong.

In this video, learn why exercise is one of the most powerful tools for brain health and how neurological rehabilitation can help when symptoms make exercise difficult.

Have questions about brain health or neuro rehab? Leave them in the comments below.

What’s the difference between rehabilitation and habituation? 🧠

While both approaches can help reduce symptoms, they work in very different ways. Rehabilitation focuses on improving function and strengthening the pathways that aren’t working properly, while habituation helps the brain become less sensitive to a dysfunction over time.

In this video, Dr. Perman breaks down the key differences between these two approaches and explains why addressing the root cause is often the goal whenever possible.

Have questions about neurological rehabilitation? Leave them in the comments below!

🧠 Ready to take your eye movement training to the next level?

In Part 2, Dr. Perman explores reflexive and overlap saccades—advanced exercises that challenge reaction time, attention, and cognitive control. These exercises may look simple, but they can provide a powerful workout for the brain.

Have questions about neurological rehabilitation? Leave them below! 👇

👀 Did you know your eyes can help exercise your brain?

Saccades are the quick eye movements we use every day when shifting our focus from one target to another. In Part 1, Dr. Perman breaks down what saccades are, which areas of the brain control them, and simple exercises you can practice to improve eye movement function.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll cover more advanced saccade training techniques.

What if one of the most important eye movements is actually not moving your eyes at all? 👀

In Part 2, Dr. Perman explains gaze stability, peripheral vision, and how your eyes help us better understand brain function and neurological rehabilitation.
Your eyes can tell us more about your brain than you might think.

Did you know your eyes are connected to nearly every part of your brain? 👀🧠

As chiropractic neurologists, we use eye movements to learn how different regions of the brain are functioning. In Part 1, Dr. Perman breaks down the major eye movements we assess and the brain regions behind them.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we explore gaze stability and why it matters for symptoms like dizziness, balance issues, and more.